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microsatellites markers. The function of the linked genomic regions in responding to
selective environmental pressure will be further investigated.

Acknowledgements: We thank Luigi Piazzi for his support in field activities. We thank the ESF COST
Action (ES 0906) Seagrass Productivity: From Genes to Ecosystem Management, for the funds provided
for the sampling in Stareso.

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