18S rRNA variability maps reveal three highly divergent, conserved motifs within Rotifera

Abstract Background 18S rRNA is a major component of the small subunit of the eukaryotic ribosome and an important phylogenetic marker for many groups, often to the point of being the only marker available for some. A core structure across eukaryotes exists for this molecule that can help to inform...

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Main Author: Olaf R. P. Bininda-Emonds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-021-01845-2