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Sex without crossovers mimics clonal reproduction in Rhynchospora tenuis

Research shows Rhynchospora tenuis undergoes obligate achiasmy in both sexes, meaning sex occurs without genetic recombination.

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  1. Sex without crossovers mimics clonal reproduction in Rhynchospora tenuis Nature ·
  2. Brazilian sedge reproduces sexually but without DNA reshuffling, producing genetic clones Spotlight news only