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Cyclical Parthenogenesis in Daphnia: Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction

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In the current chapter, we discuss the peculiar but successful reproduction mode of cyclical parthenogenesis, using the cladoceran genus Daphnia as a model. We first focus on the cyclically parthenogenetic life cycle of Daphnia, the phylogenetic backgrounds of this reproduction mode, and how cyclical parthenogenesis impacts the genetic structure of Daphnia populations. Further, we discuss the advantages of sex. Finally, we change perspective and discuss evolution from cyclical parthenogenesis to strict asexuality in this genus, contrasting the advantages and drawbacks of both strategies, starting from the selective environment of obligate asexuals.

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We thank J. Vanoverbeke and D.J. Innes for comments on an earlier version of the manuscript. This project was supported by the K.U. Leuven Research Fund (projects OT/04/23, CREA/08/009 and STRT1/08/019) and by the ESF EURODIVERSITY project BIOPOOL.

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    Ellen Decaestecker, Luc De Meester & Joachim Mergeay

  2. Laboratory of Aquatic Biology, Interdisciplinary Research Center, K.U. Leuven Campus Kortrijk, E. Sabbelaan 53, B-8500, Kortrijk, Belgium

    Ellen Decaestecker

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Decaestecker, E., De Meester, L., Mergeay, J. (2009). Cyclical Parthenogenesis in Daphnia: Sexual Versus Asexual Reproduction. In: Schön, I., Martens, K., Dijk, P. (eds) Lost Sex. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2770-2_15

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