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Clonal genetic variation in a Wolbachia-infected asexual wasp: horizontal transmission or historical sex?
Molecular ecology - 1 Sept 2011
Kraaijeveld Ken, Franco Padu, de Knijff Peter, Stouthamer Richard, van Alphen Jacques J M
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Wolbachia are endocellular bacteria known for manipulating the reproductive systems of many of their invertebrate hosts. Wolbachia are transmitted vertically from mother to offspring. In addition, new infections result from horizontal transmission between different host species. However, to what extent horizontal transmission plays a role in the spread of a new infection through the host population is unknown....
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