Evidence for widespread cryptic sexual generations in apparently purely asexual Andricus gallwasps.

Oak gallwasps (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae, Cynipini) are one of seven major animal taxa that commonly reproduce by cyclical parthenogenesis (CP). A major question in research on CP taxa is the frequency with which lineages lose their sexual generations, and diversify as purely asexual radiations. Most o...

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Main Authors: Stone, G, Atkinson, R, Rokas, A, Aldrey, J, Melika, G, Acs, Z, Csóka, G, Hayward, A, Bailey, R, Buckee, C, Mcvean, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008