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Structural genomic changes underlie alternative reproductive strategies in the ruff (Philomachus pugnax).
Nature genetics - 1 Jan 2016
Lamichhaney Sangeet, Fan Guangyi, Widemo Fredrik, Gunnarsson Ulrika, Thalmann Doreen Schwochow, Hoeppner Marc P, Kerje Susanne, Gustafson Ulla, Shi Chengcheng, Zhang He, Chen Wenbin, Liang Xinming, Huang Leihuan, Wang Jiahao, Liang Enjing, Wu Qiong, Lee Simon Ming-Yuen, Xu Xun, Höglund Jacob, Liu Xin, Andersson Leif
Abstract excerpt
The ruff is a Palearctic wader with a spectacular lekking behavior where highly ornamented males compete for females. This bird has one of the most remarkable mating systems in the animal kingdom, comprising three different male morphs (independents, satellites and faeders) that differ in behavior, plumage color and body size. Remarkably, the satellite and faeder morphs are controlled by dominant alleles. Here we...
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