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Phenotypic variation of the housefly, Musca domestica: amounts and patterns of wing shape asymmetry in wild populations and laboratory colonies.
Bulletin of entomological research - 1 Feb 2014
Ludoški J, Djurakic M, Pastor B, Martínez-Sánchez A I, Rojo S, Milankov V
Abstract excerpt
Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae) is a vector of a range variety of pathogens infecting humans and animals. During a year, housefly experiences serial population bottlenecks resulted in reduction of genetic diversity. Population structure has also been subjected to different selection regimes created by insect control programs and pest management. Both environmental and genetic disturbances can affect...
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