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Genetics of behavioural evolution in giant mice from Gough Island.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 10 May 2023
Stratton Jered A, Nolte Mark J, Payseur Bret A
Abstract excerpt
The evolution of behaviour on islands is a pervasive phenomenon that contributed to Darwin's theory of natural selection. Island populations frequently show increased boldness and exploration compared with their mainland counterparts. Despite the generality of this pattern, the genetic basis of island-associated behaviours remains a mystery. To address this gap in knowledge, we genetically dissected behaviour in...
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