Article
Speciation through sensory drive in cichlid fish.
Nature - 2 Oct 2008
Seehausen Ole, Terai Yohey, Magalhaes Isabel S, Carleton Karen L, Mrosso Hillary D J, Miyagi Ryutaro, van der Sluijs Inke, Schneider Maria V, Maan Martine E, Tachida Hidenori, Imai Hiroo, Okada Norihiro
Abstract excerpt
Theoretically, divergent selection on sensory systems can cause speciation through sensory drive. However, empirical evidence is rare and incomplete. Here we demonstrate sensory drive speciation within island populations of cichlid fish. We identify the ecological and molecular basis of divergent evolution in the cichlid visual system, demonstrate associated divergence in male colouration and female preferences,...
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