Dynamics of a sex-linked deleterious mutation in populations subject to sex reversal.
The heterogametic sex chromosomes (i.e. mammalian Y and avian W) do not usually recombine with the homogametic sex chromosomes which is known to lead into rapid degeneration of Y and W due to accumulation of deleterious mutations. On the other hand, some 96% of amphibian species have homomorphic, i....
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
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