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Multiple Paternity in Littorina obtusata (Gastropoda, Littorinidae) Revealed by Microsatellite Analyses.

Authors :
Paterson, Ian G.
Partridge, Vanessa
Buckland-Nicks, John
Source :
Biological Bulletin. Jun2001, Vol. 200 Issue 3, p261. 7p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a study that used single locus microsatellite DNA markers to determine the paternity of Littorina obtusata hatched from three egg masses kept in isolation in aquaria. Microsatellite loci used for paternity assessment in Littorina obtusata; Mating behavior in Littorina obtusata; Duration of copulations observed for Littorina obtusata.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00063185
Volume :
200
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Biological Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4773832
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1543508