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Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of Bellamya quadrata from lakes of middle and lower Yangtze River.
Genetica - 1 Oct 2015
Gu Qianhong, Zhang Man, Zhou Chuanjiang, Zhu Guorong, Dong Jing, Gao Yunni, Chen Jie, Chen Peng
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As an endemic species of freshwater gastropods in China, Bellamya quadrata plays an important role in ecosystem service provision and commercial importance. However, the species is overharvested and its natural habitats are under severe threat due to fragmentation and loss. To estimate the genetic diversity and population structure of B. quadrata, 285 individuals from eight lake populations across middle and...
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