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Evolutionary origin and phylogeography of the diploid obligate parthenogen Artemia parthenogenetica (Branchiopoda: Anostraca).
PloS one - 4 Aug 2010
Muñoz Joaquín, Gómez Africa, Green Andy J, Figuerola Jordi, Amat Francisco, Rico Ciro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Understanding the evolutionary origin and the phylogeographic patterns of asexual taxa can shed light on the origin and maintenance of sexual reproduction. We assessed the geographic origin, genetic diversity, and phylogeographic history of obligate parthenogen diploid Artemia parthenogenetica populations, a widespread halophilic crustacean. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We analysed a partial...
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