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Alteration of sexual reproduction and genetic diversity in the kelp species Laminaria digitata at the southern limit of its range.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Oppliger Luz Valeria, von Dassow Peter, Bouchemousse Sarah, Robuchon Marine, Valero Myriam, Correa Juan A, Mauger Stéphane, Destombe Christophe
Abstract excerpt
Adaptation to marginal habitats at species range-limits has often been associated with parthenogenetic reproduction in terrestrial animals and plants. Laboratory observations have shown that brown algae exhibit a high propensity for parthenogenesis by various mechanisms. The kelp Laminaria digitata is an important component of the ecosystem in Northern European rocky intertidal habitats. We studied four L....
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