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Population genomics reveals population structure, glacial divergence, and intertidal adaptation in the Chinese chiton (Liolophura sinensis).
Communications biology - 29 Apr 2026
Rusitanmu Dilina, Li Lijuan, Wan Qianruo, Qi Jiwei, Han Jie
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Chitons (Mollusca: Polyplacophora) are a relatively primitive group within Aculifera that have retained their past life history and ecological traits. While chitons are recognized for their evolutionary significance and societal value (e.g., food, medicine, biomimetics), key aspects of their phylogeographic patterns and microevolutionary processes remain poorly understood, particularly regarding spatial dispersal...
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