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Two sisters in the same dress: Heliconius cryptic species.
BMC evolutionary biology - 28 Nov 2008
Giraldo Nathalia, Salazar Camilo, Jiggins Chris D, Bermingham Eldredge, Linares Mauricio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sister species divergence and reproductive isolation commonly results from ecological adaptation. In mimetic Heliconius butterflies, shifts in colour pattern contribute to pre- and post-mating reproductive isolation and are commonly correlated with speciation. Closely related mimetic species are therefore not expected, as they should lack several important sources of reproductive isolation. RESULTS:...
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