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Trichoplax genomes reveal profound admixture and suggest stable wild populations without bisexual reproduction.
Scientific reports - 24 Jul 2018
Kamm Kai, Osigus Hans-Jürgen, Stadler Peter F, DeSalle Rob, Schierwater Bernd
Abstract excerpt
The phylum Placozoa officially consists of only a single described species, Trichoplax adhaerens, although several lineages can be separated by molecular markers, geographical distributions and environmental demands. The placozoan 16S haplotype H2 (Trichoplax sp. H2) is the most robust and cosmopolitan lineage of placozoans found to date. In this study, its genome was found to be distinct but highly related to...
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