ADAPTIVE EVOLUTION OF SLEEP LOSS AND ALBINISM THROUGH MUTATIONS IN OCA2 IN ASTYANAX MEXICANUS

Adaptation to any environment through the course of its evolution involves the alteration of multiple traits to ensure survival, Astyanax mexicanus is a notable example of this. Some of the most notable differences between the surface and cave populations are loss of pigmentation, decreased sleep, a...

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Other Authors: O'Gorman, Morgan (author)
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Florida Atlantic University
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Online Access:http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013619