Cytogenetic characterization of the golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) reveals the absence of sex heteromorphic chromosomes

Abstract The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) is an aggressive invasive species in South America, where it endangers native species and freshwater ecosystems, in addition to causing extensive economic losses, mainly to the hydroelectric sector. Currently, there’s no efficient control method avail...

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Main Authors: ARYANE C. REIS, DANIELLE AMARAL, JULIANA A. AMERICO, MAURO F. REBELO, SAULO M. SOUSA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2023-06-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652023000301308&tlng=en