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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-021-01845-2 |