Visual mate preference evolution during butterfly speciation is linked to neural processing genes
oleh: 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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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2020-09-01 |
Deskripsi
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.