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In the colonial ascidian, Botryllus schlosseri, 2 loci controlling colour polymorphism are closely linked. They represent the nucleus of the first linkage group of this species. Recombination occurs in both male and female gametogenesis.
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Investigation supported by a grant from C. N. R. through the Institute of Marine Biology of Venice. The author is grateful to W. J. Canzonier for the correction of the English manuscript.
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Sabbadin, A. Linkage between two loci controlling colour polymorphism in the colonial ascidian, Botryllus schlosseri. Experientia 33, 876–877 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01951256
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