Molecular evolution of the <it>pDo500 </it>satellite DNA family in <it>Dolichopoda </it>cave crickets (Rhaphidophoridae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-coding satellite DNA (satDNA) usually has a high turn-over rate frequently leading to species specific patterns. However, some satDNA families evolve more slowly and can be found in several related species. Here, we analyzed the...

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Main Authors: Sbordoni Valerio, Johnsen Arild, Venanzetti Federica, Martinsen Lene, Bachmann Lutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/301