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Genetic diversity in three invasive clonal aquatic species in New Zealand.
BMC genetics - 18 Jun 2010
Lambertini Carla, Riis Tenna, Olesen Birgit, Clayton John S, Sorrell Brian K, Brix Hans
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Elodea canadensis, Egeria densa and Lagarosiphon major are dioecious clonal species which are invasive in New Zealand and other regions. Unlike many other invasive species, the genetic variation in New Zealand is very limited. Clonal reproduction is often considered an evolutionary dead end, even though a certain amount of genetic divergence may arise due to somatic mutations. The successful growth...
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