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Mitochondrial DNA suggests a single maternal origin for the widespread triploid parthenogenetic pest species, Paratanytarsus grimmii, but microsatellite variation shows local endemism.
Insect science - 1 Jun 2013
Carew Melissa, Gagliardi Bryant, Hoffmann Ary A
Abstract excerpt
Parthenogenesis is common among invasive pest species, with many parthenogenetic species also showing polyploidy. Parthenogenetic polyploid species often have multiple hybrid origins and the potential to rapidly spread over vast geographical areas. In this study, we examine patterns of mitochondrial and microsatellite variation in a widespread triploid parthenogenetic chironomid pest species, Paratanytarsus...
Topics
- Animals
- Chironomidae
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Demography
- Genetic Variation
- Microsatellite Repeats
- Parthenogenesis
- Triploidy