| Literature DB >> 18364226 |
Abstract
A new study shows how an invasive snail species accrues elevated genetic variation for key life-history traits through multiple introductions and outcrossing to create genetically novel offspring. Furthermore, the invaders' offspring follow a unique life-history strategy that may enhance their ability to invade.Mesh:
Year: 2008 PMID: 18364226 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2008.01.038
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Biol ISSN: 0960-9822 Impact factor: 10.834