In the absence of genetic variation, asexual invasive species find new methods of adapting to their environment
New research has found that two types of weevils, common yet invasive beetles in many parts of the world, have been using epigenetic changes to adapt and respond to different toxins in the plants they eat. The findings have implications for how we consider asexual invaders and how successful they can be because of gene regulation.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210730165456.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210730165456.htm
In the absence of genetic variation, asexual invasive species find new methods of adapting to their environment
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