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Global genetic analysis reveals the putative native source of the invasive termite, Reticulitermes flavipes, in France.
Molecular ecology - 1 Feb 2013
Perdereau E, Bagnères A-G, Bankhead-Dronnet S, Dupont S, Zimmermann M, Vargo E L, Dedeine F
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Biological invasions are recognized as a major threat to both natural and managed ecosystems. Phylogeographic and population genetic analyses can provide information about the geographical origins and patterns of introduction and explain the causes and mechanisms by which introduced species have become successful invaders. Reticulitermes flavipes is a North American subterranean termite that has been introduced...
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