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Publication Metzger et al. (2018): summary

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Full Citation

Metzger, M.J., A.N. Paynter, M.E. Siddall & S.P. Goff. 2018. Horizontal transfer of retrotransposons between bivalves and other aquatic species of multiple phyla. Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences 115(18): E4227-E4235. https://www.pnas.org/content/115/18/E4227.short.

Taxonomic Opinions

Dreissena polymorpha

Elliptio complanata

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Lasmigona costata

Sphaerium fabale

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