| large variation in mitochondrial dna of sexual and parthenogenetic dahlica triquetrella (lepidoptera: psychidae) shows multiple origins of parthenogenesis. | obligate parthenogenesis is relatively rare in animals. still, in some groups it is quite common and has evolved and persisted multiple times. these groups may provide important clues to help solve the 'paradox of sex'. several species in the psychidae (lepidoptera) have obligate parthenogenesis. dahlica triquetrella is one of those species where multiple transitions to parthenogenesis are postulated based on intensive cytological and behavioural studies. this has led to the hypothesis that mult ... | 2013 | 23622052 |