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The Himalayan field rat (Rattus nitidus) (HFR) has differentiated into two distinct populations-Xizang population and inland China population. Historical declines in effective population size have led to reduced genetic diversity in the Xizang HFR population, while the inland China HFR population has maintained relative stability.
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