Shell color polymorphism in marine gastropods [PDF]
Evolutionary Applications, 2023 Marine gastropods are characterized by an incredible variation in shell color. In this review, we aim to introduce researchers to previous studies of shell color polymorphism in this group of animals, trying to provide an overview of the topic and ...
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Reproductive trade-offs maintain bract color polymorphism in Scarlet Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2019 Populations of scarlet Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) in the Midwestern United States exhibit a bract color polymorphism, with each population having predominantly yellow or scarlet bracts.
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Color Polymorphism in an Aphid Is Maintained by Attending Ants [PDF]
Science Advances, 2016 The study of polymorphisms is particularly informative for enhancing our understanding of phenotypic and genetic diversity. The persistence of polymorphism in a population is generally explained by balancing selection.
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Flower color polymorphism of a wild Iris on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau [PDF]
BMC Plant Biology, 2023 Background Flower color plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators and facilitating environmental adaptation. Investigating the causes of flower color polymorphism and understanding their potential effects on both ecology and genetics can enhance our
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Complete Mitochondrial Genomes of Nedyopus patrioticus: New Insights into the Color Polymorphism of Millipedes [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyThere has been debate about whether individuals with different color phenotypes should have different taxonomic status. In order to determine whether the different color phenotypes of Nedyopus patrioticus require separate taxonomic status or are simply ...
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Aposematic color polymorphism is a poor indicator of species boundaries in North American Paranthrene (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) as evidenced by a multi-gene phylogeny. [PDF]
PLoS ONEColor polymorphism among animal species can influence speciation. Factors such as natural and sexual selection, genetic drift and gene flow contribute to the maintenance of color polymorphism within the species or spur speciation.
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Structural background of intraspecific color polymorphism and the driver of geographic patterns in a shining leaf chafer [PDF]
Frontiers in ZoologyBackground The phenomenon of color polymorphism has been extensively documented in a range of animal species. A series of hypotheses have been proposed to explain potential functions of color variations in diverse habitats.
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Genetic Control of Tissue Remodeling by a Non‐Coding SNP in ITGA8 Explains Carotenoid‐Based Color Polymorphism in Marine Mollusks [PDF]
Advanced ScienceBiological color polymorphism represents a widespread form of phenotypic diversity in nature; however, the multi‐scale regulatory mechanisms of carotenoid‐based coloration, from genetic control to cell states and tissue architecture, remain poorly ...
Xiaohui Wei +17 more
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Biosystematics and molecular characterization of three biotypes of Convolvulus arvensis L. (convolvolaceae) in Marsa Matrouh, Egypt [PDF]
BMC BiotechnologyThe notable characteristic of phenoplasticity in Convolvulus species is flower color polymorphism, with blooms ranging from white to pink. This variation is due to various factors, including genetic drift and natural selection.
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Trait differences among discrete morphs of a color polymorphic lizard, Podarcis erhardii [PDF]
PeerJ, 2020 Color polymorphism defies evolutionary expectations as striking phenotypic variation is maintained within a single species. Color and other traits mediate social interactions, and stable polymorphism within a population is hypothesized to be related to ...
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