The genetic basis of a species-specific character in the Drosophila virilis species group.

doi:10.1093/genetics/128.2.331

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The genetic basis of a species-specific character in the Drosophila virilis species group.

Genetics - 1 Jun 1991

Spicer G S

Abstract excerpt

The genetic basis of the species-specific dorsal abdominal stripe of Drosophila novamexicana was examined. The dorsal stripe is present in D. novamexicana and absent in all other members of the Drosophila virilis species group. Interspecific crosses between D. novamexicana and genetically marked...

Topics

Analysis of Variance
Animals
Crosses, Genetic
Drosophila
Female
Male
Phenotype
Species Specificity

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