Article
Digest: Population genomics reveals convergence toward melanism in different island populations.
Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 1 Jun 2021
Robert Aloïs, Peona Valentina, Ottenburghs Jente
Abstract excerpt
Distinct traits between mainland and island populations provide an excellent opportunity to study the evolution and genetic basis of these traits. In this issue, Walsh et al. unraveled the evolution of black plumage color that arose independently in two island populations of the white-winged fairywren. They also described the first steps in understanding the genetic underpinnings of this trait.
Topics
- Animals
- Melanosis
- Metagenomics
- Passeriformes
- Phenotype