<it>DIRS1</it>-like retrotransposons are widely distributed among Decapoda and are particularly present in hydrothermal vent organisms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transposable elements are major constituents of eukaryote genomes and have a great impact on genome structure and stability. Considering their mutational abilities, TEs can contribute to the genetic diversity and evolution of organis...

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Main Authors: Bonnivard Eric, Piednoël Mathieu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/86