Article
First chromosome scale genomes of ithomiine butterflies (Nymphalidae: Ithomiini): Comparative models for mimicry genetic studies.
Molecular ecology resources - 1 May 2023
Gauthier Jérémy, Meier Joana, Legeai Fabrice, McClure Melanie, Whibley Annabel, Bretaudeau Anthony, Boulain Hélène, Parrinello Hugues, Mugford Sam T, Durbin Richard, Zhou Chenxi, McCarthy Shane, Wheat Christopher W, Piron-Prunier Florence, Monsempes Christelle, François Marie-Christine, Jay Paul, Noûs Camille, Persyn Emma, Jacquin-Joly Emmanuelle, Meslin Camille, Montagné Nicolas, Lemaitre Claire, Elias Marianne
Abstract excerpt
The ithomiine butterflies (Nymphalidae: Danainae) represent the largest known radiation of Müllerian mimetic butterflies. They dominate by number the mimetic butterfly communities, which include species such as the iconic neotropical Heliconius genus. Recent studies on the ecology and genetics of speciation in Ithomiini have suggested that sexual pheromones, colour pattern and perhaps hostplant could drive...
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