Analysis of the genetic loci of pigment pattern evolution in vertebrates

J Elkin, A Martin, V Courtier‐Orgogozo… - Biological …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Vertebrate pigmentation patterns are amongst the best characterised model systems for
studying the genetic basis of adaptive evolution. The wealth of available data on the genetic …

Mechanisms underlying the formation and evolution of vertebrate color patterns

CF Kratochwil, R Mallarino - Annual review of genetics, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Vertebrates exhibit a wide range of color patterns, which play critical roles in mediating intra-
and interspecific communication. Because of their diversity and visual accessibility, color …

Evolution and genetic architecture of sex-limited polymorphism in cuckoos

J Merondun, CI Marques, P Andrade… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
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 …

Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the brown anole (Anolis sagrei), an emerging model species

AJ Geneva, S Park, DG Bock, PLH de Mello… - Communications …, 2022 - nature.com
Rapid technological improvements are democratizing access to high quality, chromosome-
scale genome assemblies. No longer the domain of only the most highly studied model …

Beyond genotype‐phenotype maps: Toward a phenotype‐centered perspective on evolution

M Brun‐Usan, R Zimm, T Uller - BioEssays, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Evolutionary biology is paying increasing attention to the mechanisms that enable
phenotypic plasticity, evolvability, and extra‐genetic inheritance. Yet, there is a concern that …

The genomics and evolution of inter-sexual mimicry and female-limited polymorphisms in damselflies

B Willink, K Tunström, S Nilén, R Chikhi… - Nature Ecology & …, 2024 - nature.com
Sex-limited morphs can provide profound insights into the evolution and genomic
architecture of complex phenotypes. Inter-sexual mimicry is one particular type of sex-limited …

Genetic map** and molecular mechanism behind color variation in the Asian vine snake

CY Tang, X Zhang, X Xu, S Sun, C Peng, MH Song… - Genome Biology, 2023 - Springer
Background Reptiles exhibit a wide variety of skin colors, which serve essential roles in
survival and reproduction. However, the molecular basis of these conspicuous colors …

Twenty years on from Developmental Plasticity and Evolution: middle-range theories and how to test them

T Uller, L Milocco, J Isanta-Navarro… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.biologists.com
ABSTRACT In Developmental Plasticity and Evolution, Mary-Jane West-Eberhard argued
that the developmental mechanisms that enable organisms to respond to their environment …

Genetics and biology of coloration in reptiles: the curious case of the Lemon Frost geckos

L Guo, L Kruglyak - Physiological Genomics, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Although there are more than 10,000 reptile species, and reptiles have historically
contributed to our understanding of biology, genetics research into class Reptilia has lagged …

Genetic Basis and Evolutionary Forces of Sexually Dimorphic Color Variation in a Toad-Headed Agamid Lizard

B Lu, X Qiu, W Yang, Z Yao, X Ma… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
In the animal kingdom, sexually dimorphic color variation is a widespread phenomenon that
significantly influences survival and reproductive success. However, the genetic …