Convergent recombination suppression suggests role of sexual selection in guppy sex chromosome formation

It has been suggested that sex chromosomes arise as a result of sexual conflict, resulting in selection against recombination between chromosomes. Here, the authors resequence laboratory and wild guppy populations with differing levels of sexual antagonism, providing support for this long-held view.

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Main Authors: Alison E. Wright, Iulia Darolti, Natasha I. Bloch, Vicencio Oostra, Ben Sandkam, Severine D. Buechel, Niclas Kolm, Felix Breden, Beatriz Vicoso, Judith E. Mank
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/68f2ec85a92b4f86af900de5e7b1e5b0
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