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Naturally occurring interspecific hybridization inSimocephalus (Cladocera, Daphniidae): its potential significance

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Among the Cladocera, the occurrence of interspecific hybrids in nature has been reported frequently but rarely adequately documented. During the course of a survey of the genetic variation and population structure of several species ofSimocephalus in ponds in southern Ontario, Canada, readily distinguishable congeners often co-occurred in a pond. Occasionally, clones were recovered that were intermediate in phenotype (as determined from both morphological and electrophoretic analyses) between two species. Two different hybrid clones have been examined in detail to determine the parentals involved in the crosses. Evidence from field and laboratory studies is presented to document the hybrid nature of these clones. Factors favouring formation and long-term survival of hybrids in littoral zone and pelagic species are discussed.

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Hann, B.J. Naturally occurring interspecific hybridization inSimocephalus (Cladocera, Daphniidae): its potential significance. Hydrobiologia 145, 219–224 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02530283

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