Analysis of the coding sequences of clownfish reveals molecular convergence in the evolution of life...
Analysis of the coding sequences of clownfish reveals molecular convergence in the evolution of lifespan
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Standard evolutionary theories of aging postulate that reduced extrinsic mortality leads to evolution of longevity. Clownfishes of the genus Amphiprion live in a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones that provide protection from predators. We performed a survey and identified at least two species with a lifespan of over 20 years. Given their sma...
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Analysis of the coding sequences of clownfish reveals molecular convergence in the evolution of lifespan
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b5d77bba784e4384afc9f1d57f6ceb6d
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b5d77bba784e4384afc9f1d57f6ceb6d
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1471-2148
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1471-2148,2730-7182
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10.1186/s12862-019-1409-0
