Life Histories and Genetic Diversity

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Project: Variation in marine genetic diversity across life history traits

Collected life history data for microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA. Created project based on the gathered information

1. Specfic life history traits focused on: body size, fecundity, fertilization, & reproduction mode
2. Objective: See relationship between the different life history traits and genetic diversity. Draw up conclusions based on findings
3. Results:
   • Large body size decreased diversity
   • Large population sizes decreased or increased diversity depending on the different markers
   • External fertilization increased diversity and seemed to be a particularly important factor in the associations with genetic diversity
   • Hermaphroditic species had more diversity
   • Results can also vary between markers

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Directory

1. Datsets: contains necessary data for analysis

2. Graphs: contains box plots (fertilization method & reproduction mode) and mixed model graphs (maximum length & fecundity)

3. Scripts: contains scripts used to run the analyses