Collection sites and evolutionary tree for the blue starfish

The blue starfish collected in the Ryukyus fell into two major lineages, with the second lineage comprised of two distinct groups. Individuals from both major lineages had not interbred despite living in same areas, suggesting the two lineages may be two distinct species of blue starfish.

The blue starfish collected in the Ryukyus fell into two major lineages, with the second lineage comprised of two distinct groups. Individuals from both major lineages had not interbred despite living in same areas, suggesting the two lineages may be two distinct species of blue starfish.

Date:
08 July 2020
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