Joensuu Molecular Ecology Group – Tommi Nyman
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Jukka Jernvall Petri Auvinen Ari Löytynoja Liisa Holm Olli-Pekka Smolander Juhana Kammonen Outi Hallikas Pasi Rastas Yoland Savriyama Rishi Das Roy Tarja Sundell Mia Valtonen Jukka Palo
Tommi Nyman Mervi Kunnasranta University of Oulu Jouni Aspi Matti Heino Jenni Harmoinen
The Saimaa ringed seal ( Phoca hispida saimensis ) inhabits Lake Saimaa in Southeastern Finland. This endemic ringed seal subspecies derives from marine seals that became trapped in Lake Saimaa c. 10,000 years ago, when Finnish inland lakes formed after the retreat of glaciers from the area. The population underwent a dramatic decline during the last 100 years; currently the lake harbors c. 360 individuals of this endemic and endangered seal subspecies.
Joensuu Molecular Ecology Group – Tommi Nyman