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Genetic variability in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations on the Savannah River Site shows high heterozygosity. However, these deer lack typical traits associated with high genetic diversity in other mammals.

Area of Science:

  • Population Genetics
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Mammalian Genetics

Background:

  • Understanding genetic variability is crucial for wildlife conservation and management.
  • White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are a widespread species with significant ecological importance.
  • Previous studies suggest correlations between heterozygosity and specific life history or environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the genetic variability of white-tailed deer populations at the Savannah River Plant (SRP).
  • To compare genetic diversity metrics of SRP deer with broader white-tailed deer populations.
  • To investigate if deer populations exhibit expected patterns of heterozygosity based on protein structure and function.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of genetic variation at 36 polymorphic loci in white-tailed deer.

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  • Calculation of mean multilocus heterozygosity (H), percentage of polymorphic loci (P), and average number of alleles per locus (A).
  • Comparison of frequency distributions for single-locus heterozygosity (h) and allele numbers against general mammalian data.

    • Main Results:

    • SRP white-tailed deer exhibited high heterozygosity (H = 9.9%), with 30.6% polymorphic loci (P0.05) and 1.89 alleles per locus (A).
    • Frequency distributions of heterozygosity and allele numbers differed significantly from general mammalian populations.
    • No expected differences in genetic variability were found based on protein quaternary structure or functional groups.

    Conclusions:

    • White-tailed deer populations on the SRP demonstrate substantial genetic heterozygosity.
    • The observed genetic patterns in white-tailed deer do not align with established associations between high heterozygosity and specific life history or environmental traits seen in other species.
    • Further research is needed to understand the unique evolutionary and ecological factors shaping genetic diversity in white-tailed deer.