Transgressive segregation in mating traits drives hybrid speciation.

doi:10.1093/evolut/qpad072

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Transgressive segregation in mating traits drives hybrid speciation.

Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 29 Jun 2023

Kagawa Kotaro, Takimoto Gaku, Seehausen Ole

Abstract excerpt

Hybridization can rapidly generate novel genetic variation, which can promote ecological speciation by creating novel adaptive phenotypes. However, it remains unclear how hybridization, creating novel mating phenotypes (e.g., mating season, genitalia shapes, sexual displays, mate preferences), af...

Topics

Hybridization, Genetic
Reproductive Isolation
Reproduction
Phenotype
Genetic Speciation

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