| a worldwide perspective on the population structure and genetic diversity of bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) in new zealand. | bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) occupy a wide range of coastal and pelagic habitats throughout tropical and temperate waters worldwide. in some regions, "inshore" and "offshore" forms or ecotypes differ genetically and morphologically, despite no obvious boundaries to interchange. around new zealand, bottlenose dolphins inhabit 3 coastal regions: northland, marlborough sounds, and fiordland. previous demographic studies showed no interchange of individuals among these populations. here, ... | 2009 | 18495650 |