Visual mate preference evolution during butterfly speciation is linked to neural processing genes
The genetic mechanisms underlying mate choice decisions can inform our understanding of speciation. A study on Heliconius butterflies identifies 5 candidate genes that would allow sympatric species to evolve distinct preferences without altering their visual perception of the wider environment.
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Autores principales: | Matteo Rossi, Alexander E. Hausmann, Timothy J. Thurman, Stephen H. Montgomery, Riccardo Papa, Chris D. Jiggins, W. Owen McMillan, Richard M. Merrill |
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Lenguaje: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2020
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Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/8d38f24c2d054cda873b8981fa857a92 |
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