DNA sequence variation and methylation in an arsenic tolerant earthworm population

Year

2013

Modality

methylation

Species

Lumbricus rubellus

Publication Details

DOI: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2012.10.014

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Species: Lumbricus rubellus

Authors: Peter Kille; Jane Andre; Craig Anderson; Hui Na Ang; Michael W. Bruford; Jacob G. Bundy; Robert Donnelly; Mark E. Hodson; Gabriela Juma; Elma Lahive; A. John Morgan; Stephen R. Stürzenbaum; David J. Spurgeon

Abstract Excerpt: Evidence is emerging that earthworms can evolve tolerance to trace element enriched soils. However, few studies have sought to establish whether such tolerance is determined through adaption or plasticity. Here we report results from a combined analysis of mitochondrial (cytochr… Show more

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Related Species

  • Lumbricus rubellus

Study Records

Order Family Species Modality Tissue Stage
Crassiclitellata Lumbricidae Lumbricus rubellus methylation whole body adult field worms