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Genetic independence between traits separated by metamorphosis is widespread but varies with biological function.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 8 Nov 2023
Collet Julie M, Nidelet Sabine, Fellous Simon
Abstract excerpt
Why is metamorphosis so pervasive? Does it facilitate the independent (micro)evolution of quantitative traits in distinct life stages, similarly to how it enables some limbs and organs to develop at specific life stages? We tested this hypothesis by measuring the expression of 6400 genes in 41 Drosophila melanogaster inbred lines at larval and adult stages. Only 30% of the genes showed significant genetic...
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