The paper argues that neutral genetic diversity is an insufficient indicator for conservation efforts and proposes that focusing on functional genetic diversity, demographic history, and ecological relationships is more crucial. It suggests that the relationship between neutral diversity, functional diversity, and fitness is complex and often unintuitive, advocating for precise mapping of adaptive genetic variation and better understanding of mutation load.

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This paper presents a thought-provoking challenge to the established dogma in conservation genetics. While some arguments could be nuanced, the paper provides compelling theoretical and simulation-based evidence to support its claims. It opens up new avenues for research and encourages a more nuanced approach to conservation strategies. It's slightly limited in its ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice.