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The functional significance of ribosomal (r) DNA variation: Impacts on the evolutionary ecology of organisms

Authors :
Weider, Lawrence J.
Markow, Therese A.
Elser, James J.
Crease, Teresa J.
Mateos, Mariana
Cotner, James B.
Source :
Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics. Annual, 2005, Vol. 36, 219-242
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A review to integrate information about structural and functional aspects of rDNA that impact the ecology and evolution of organisms is presented. There are strong reciprocal feedbacks between rDNA and the ecology of all organisms mediated through increased phosphorous demand in organisms with high rRNA content.

Subjects

Subjects :
DNA -- Research
Evolution -- Research
Stoichiometry -- Analysis
Biological sciences
Environmental issues

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1543592X
Volume :
36
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.144733212

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