Genetics of the guppy as a model for experiment in aquaculture.

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The guppy, Poecilia reticulata, is one of the most famous tropical ornamental fish in the world. There are many varieties and breeds which have been bred by aqua lists for many years. The guppy has frequently been used as model organism for experiments in fish genetics because of its short life cycle, ease of breeding and reproductive capacity. The laboratory strains which were created from local (Japanese)...

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