The origin and evolution of parthenogenesis in Heteronotia binoei (Gekkonidae): evidence for recent and localized origins of widespread clones.

doi:10.1093/genetics/129.1.211

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The origin and evolution of parthenogenesis in Heteronotia binoei (Gekkonidae): evidence for recent and localized origins of widespread clones.

Genetics - 1 Sept 1991

Moritz C

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The parthenogenetic form of the gecko lizard species Heteronotia binoei has an unusually broad geographic range and high genetic diversity. Restriction enzyme analysis revealed two basic types of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) among the parthenogens. One type is restricted to western populations. The...

Topics

Animals
Australia
Biological Evolution
DNA, Mitochondrial
Female
Genetic Variation
Lizards
Male
Parthenogenesis
Phylogeny
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length

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