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Genetical exchanges between one Biomphalaria glabrata (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) and a varying number of partners

Trocas genéticas entre uma Biomphalaria glabrata (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) e um número variado de parceiros

When one pigmented Biomphalaria glabrata is mated with 1 to 20 albino snails, the percentage of albino parent producing pigmented offspring decreases while the percentage of parent laying albino offspring increases. If the number of snaisl/group increases, the mean duration of the use of allosperm decreases.

Planorbidae; pigmentation; albino; selfing; crossing


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