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Genome-wide analysis of global and caste-specific DNA methylation in two ant species: Camponotus floridanus and Harpegnathos saltator

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

ORGANISM(S): Camponotus floridanus Harpegnathos saltator

PROVIDER: GSE31577 | GEO | 2012/08/09

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA145615

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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