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Evolution and genetic architecture of sex-limited polymorphism in cuckoos.
Science advances - 26 Apr 2024
Merondun Justin, Marques Cristiana I, Andrade Pedro, Meshcheryagina Swetlana, Galván Ismael, Afonso Sandra, Alves Joel M, Araújo Pedro M, Bachurin Gennadiy, Balacco Jennifer, Bán Miklós, Fedrigo Olivier, Formenti Giulio, Fossøy Frode, Fülöp Attila, Golovatin Mikhail, Granja Sofia, Hewson Chris, Honza Marcel, Howe Kerstin, Larson Greger, Marton Attila, Moskát Csaba, Mountcastle Jacquelyn, Procházka Petr, Red'kin Yaroslav, Sims Ying, Šulc Michal, Tracey Alan, Wood Jonathan M D, Jarvis Erich D, Hauber Mark E, Carneiro Miguel, Wolf Jochen B W
Abstract excerpt
Sex-limited polymorphism has evolved in many species including our own. Yet, we lack a detailed understanding of the underlying genetic variation and evolutionary processes at work. The brood parasitic common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is a prime example of female-limited color polymorphism, where adult males are monochromatic gray and females exhibit either gray or rufous plumage. This polymorphism has been...
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