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How Long Does Wolbachia Remain on Board?
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 May 2017
Bailly-Bechet Marc, Martins-Simões Patricia, Szöllosi Gergely J, Mialdea Gladys, Sagot Marie-France, Charlat Sylvain
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Wolbachia bacteria infect about half of all arthropods, with diverse and extreme consequences ranging from sex-ratio distortion and mating incompatibilities to protection against viruses. These phenotypic effects, combined with efficient vertical transmission from mothers to offspring, satisfactorily explain the invasion dynamics of Wolbachia within species. However, beyond the species level, the lack of...
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