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Science 7 May 1976:
Vol. 192. no. 4239, pp. 567 - 569
DOI: 10.1126/science.1257794
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Science, Vol 192, Issue 4239, 567-569
Copyright © 1976 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Sibling species in the marine pollution indicator Capitella (polychaeta)

J Grassle and JF Grassle

Electrophoretic patterns for eight enzyme loci clearly distinguish six sibling species in the well-known pollution indicator worm, Capitella capitata. Unlike sibling species of Drosophila, the Capitella species have virtually no alleles in common. Close examination has revealed only slight morphological differences between species, while life histories and reproductive modes are very distinct. The Capitella species are ideally suited for genetic and evolutionary studies.


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Sibling Species in Montastraea annularis, Coral Bleaching, and the Coral Climate Record.
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