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The costs of being dark: the genetic basis of melanism and its association with fitness-related traits in the sand cricket.

Journal of evolutionary biology - 1 Jul 2013

Roff D A, Fairbairn D J

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Melanism is an important component of insect cuticle and serves numerous functions that enhance fitness. Despite its importance, there is little information on its genetic basis or its phenotypic and genetic correlation with fitness-related traits. Here, we examine the heritability of melanism in the wing dimorphic sand cricket and determine its phenotypic and genetic correlation with wing morphology, gonad mass...

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PMID: 23675858
DOI: 10.1111/jeb.12150

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