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The link between environmental variation and evolutionary shifts in dormancy in zooplankton.
Integrative and comparative biology - 1 Oct 2013
Walsh Matthew R
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Sex and dormancy are intertwined in organisms that engage in asexual and sexual reproduction. The transition between asexual and sexual reproduction typically results in a dormant stage that provides a mechanism for persisting under harsh environmental conditions. For example, many zooplankton engage in sexual reproduction when environmental conditions deteriorate and produce resting eggs that remain viable for...
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