Genetic population structure and reproductive system of two invasive Asian earthworms, Amynthas tokioensis and Amynthas agrestis

The invasive Asian earthworms, Amynthas tokioensis and A. agrestis, have been successful in entering North American forests in recent decades, with significant damage to both soils and above-ground environments. This success could be driven in part by a polyploid genetic system and parthenogenetic r...

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Main Authors: Maryam Nouri-Aiin, Samantha Connolly, Cheryl Keough, Annie Jean Smigelsky, Yiyi Wen, Jeremy Howland, Jos. J. Schall, Josef H. Görres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-07-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/13622.pdf