Characterisation and expression of microRNAs in developing wings of the neotropical butterfly <it>Heliconius melpomene</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Heliconius </it>butterflies are an excellent system for studies of adaptive convergent and divergent phenotypic traits. Wing colour patterns are used as signals to both predators and potential mates and are inherited...

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Main Authors: Rathjen Tina, Maroja Luana S, Moxon Simon, Lopez-Gomollon Sara, Surridge Alison K, Nadeau Nicola J, Dalmay Tamas, Jiggins Chris D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/12/62