Duration of pairing and use of allosperm in Biomphalaria glabrata (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) Duração do acasalamento e uso do aloesperma em Biomphalaria glabrata (Gastropode: Planorbidae)
Virgin homozygous black pigmented and albino Biomphalaria glabrata are paired during a period varying from 1 to 20 days. The rate of cross-fertilized parents is statistically similar for the various lengths of pairing. As a whole, nearly 80% of the albino snails produce a pigmented progeny. This pro...
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
1989-03-01
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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