Inversions are structural mutations that reverse the sequence of a chromosome segment
and reduce the effective rate of recombination in the heterozygous state. They play a major …

Wild animals and plants have developed a variety of adaptive traits driven by adaptive
evolution, an important strategy for species survival and persistence. Uncovering the …

How locally adapted ecotypes are established and maintained within a species is a long-
standing question in evolutionary biology. Using forest and prairie ecotypes of deer mice …

The joint expression of particular colors, morphologies, and behaviors is a common feature
of adaptation, but the genetic basis for such “phenotypic syndromes” remains poorly …

Recent adaptive radiations are models for investigating mechanisms contributing to the
evolution of biodiversity. An unresolved question is the relative importance of new mutations …

Genomic structural variants (SVs) play a crucial role in adaptive evolution, yet their average
fitness effects and characterization with pangenome tools are understudied in wild animal …

Species commonly exhibit alternative morphs, with individual fate being determined during
development by either genetic factors, environmental cues or a combination thereof. Ants …

In the animal kingdom, sexually dimorphic color variation is a widespread phenomenon that
significantly influences survival and reproductive success. However, the genetic …

Substantial progress has been made in understanding the genetic architecture of
phenotypes involved in a variety of evolutionary processes. Behavioral genetics remains …

Chromosomal inversions are associated with local adaptation in many species. However,
questions regarding how they are formed, maintained and impact various other evolutionary …