Mapping of quantitative trait loci underlying a magic trait in ongoing ecological speciation
Abstract Background Telmatochromis temporalis is a cichlid fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. The normal and dwarf morphs of this fish are a clear example of ongoing ecological speciation, and body size plays an important role in this speciation event as a magic trait. However, the genetic basis under...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07908-4 |