High prevalence of multiple paternity in the invasive crayfish species, Procambarus clarkii.

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Reproductive strategy is a central feature of the ecology of invasive species as it determines the potential for population increase and range expansion. The red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, has invaded many countries and caused serious problems in freshwater ecosystems. However, little is known about the effects of environmental conditions on crayfish paternity and offspring traits in the wild. We...

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• Animals, Wild
• Astacoidea
• Body Size
• Environment
• Microsatellite Repeats