Table 2. Analysis of molecular variance in three different population groupings based on 109 microsatellite markers.
Population Groups Defined | Components | Percentage of Variation |
---|---|---|
Four groups according to habitat type | Among groups | −1.90 |
Among populations within groups | 34.14*** | |
Within populations | 67.76*** | |
Seven groups according to geographic proximity | Among groups | 7.35*** |
Among populations within groups | 25.65*** | |
Within populations | 67.00*** | |
Marine vs. freshwater populations | Among groups | −2.05 |
Among populations within groups | 33.75*** | |
Within populations | 68.30*** |
P < 0.001. The percentage of genetic variation among groups is indicated by bold type.