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Analysis of multi-trait evolution across independently evolved cavefish populations reveals shared and independent evolution of suites of traits.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Apr 2026
Choy Stefan, Enriquez Maya, Ambosie Rianna, Manning Aubrey E, Mullin Briley, Rodriguez-Morales Roberto, Abdelaziz Jennah, Jacobson Sarah, Lloyd Evan, Padmanaban Naresh, Kimmel Allison, Lapko Solomia, Carino-Bazan Isabel, Bilandžija Helena, Keene Alex C, Duboue Erik R, McGaugh Suzanne E, Kowalko Johanna E
Abstract excerpt
Environmental perturbations often lead to the evolution of multiple traits. Determining whether shared genetic factors underlie multi-trait evolution is a central question in evolutionary biology. In the Mexican tetra, Astyanax mexicanus, cave-dwelling populations have repeatedly evolved multiple traits. The repeated evolution of these traits, paired with robust environmental differences between the surface and...
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