A high recombination rate in eusocial Hymenoptera: evidence from the common wasp <it>Vespula vulgaris</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High recombination rates have previously been detected in two groups of eusocial insects; honeybees and ants. In this study we estimate recombination rate in a eusocial wasp <it>Vespula vulgaris </it>that represents a thi...

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Main Authors: Sirviö Anu, Johnston J Spencer, Wenseleers Tom, Pamilo Pekka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/95

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