Bivalve molluscs are descendants of an early-Cambrian lineage superbly adapted to
benthic filter feeding. Adaptations in form and behavior are well recognized, but the …

Background Shell color polymorphisms of Mollusca have contributed to development of
evolutionary biology and population genetics, while the genetic bases and molecular …

Bivalve mollusks are descendants of an early-Cambrian lineage and have successfully
evolved unique strategies for reproduction. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanisms …

Pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera is famous for culturing the high-valued round nucleated
pearl with prismatic and nacre layer color polymorphism. However, there exists limiting …

To consolidate the genetic, physical, and cytogenetic maps of scallop (Patinopecten
yessoensis), we constructed a molecular cytogenetic map by localizing 84 fosmid clones …

This study describes the shell color polymorphism and its correspondent metabolic activities
in hatchery-reared Pinctada maxima juveniles. Analysis of color distances assessed the …

Zhikong scallop (Chlamys farreri) is a bivalve species with broad economic and biological
value, and an essential species of aquaculture in North China. Recently, efforts have been …

Construction of cytogenetic maps can provide important information for chromosome
identification, chromosome evolution and genomic research. However, it hasn't been …

The objective of the present study was to characterize the pattern of gene expression at the
last stage of ovarian maturation in Chlamys farreri. Dynamic transcriptomic analysis of …

Tremendous advances in genetics and genomics tools offer the potential to expand the
understanding of scallop biology and revolutionise scallop aquaculture. In cytogenetics …