<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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-04-01
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Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/86 |