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Genetic variation and de novo mutations in the parthenogenetic Caucasian rock lizard Darevskia unisexualis.
PloS one - 23 Jul 2008
Badaeva Tatiana N, Malysheva Daria N, Korchagin Vitaly I, Ryskov Alexei P
Abstract excerpt
Unisexual all-female lizards of the genus Darevskia that are well adapted to various habitats are known to reproduce normally by true parthenogenesis. Although they consist of unisexual lineages and lack effective genetic recombination, they are characterized by some level of genetic polymorphism. To reveal the mutational contribution to overall genetic variability, the most straightforward and conclusive way is...
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