The existence of fertile hybrids of closely related model earthworm species, Eisenia andrei and E. fetida
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191711
Abstract: Lumbricid earthworms Eisenia andrei (Ea) and E. fetida (Ef) are simultaneous hermaphrodites with reciprocal insemination capable of self-fertilization while the existence of hybridization of these two species was still debatable. During the present investigation fertile… read more here.
Keywords: existence; andrei fetida; fertile hybrids; aaf hybrids ... See more keywords
Genetic Assessment of Fertile F1 Hybrids between Two Hercules Beetles, Dynastes maya Hardy and D. grantii Horn (Scarabaeidae).
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DOI: 10.6620/zs.2023.62-13
Abstract: Although hybridization may complicate taxonomic practices, it can be common between animal species. Animal hybridization not only can help with generating phenotypic and species diversity in nature, but also with understanding the genetic and genomic… read more here.
Keywords: hercules beetles; fertile hybrids; hybrids two; genetic assessment ... See more keywords