Collected life history data for microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA. Created project based on the gathered information
- Specfic life history traits focused on: body size, fecundity, fertilization, & reproduction mode
- Objective: See relationship between the different life history traits and genetic diversity. Draw up conclusions based on findings
- 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