Molecular Biology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Abstract
Quantifying
gene
flow
between
lineages
at
different
stages
of
the
speciation
continuum
is
central
to
understanding
speciation.
Heliconius
butterflies
have
undergone
an
adaptive
radiation
in
wing
color
patterns
driven
partly
by
natural
selection
for
local
mimicry.
Color
are
also
known
be
used
as
assortative
mating
cues.
Therefore,
pattern
divergence
considered
play
a
role
A
corollary
that
mimicry
closely
related
species
may
associated
with
hybridization
and
interfere
reproductive
isolation.
Here,
we
take
multifaceted
approach
explore
history,
boundaries,
traits
involved
differentiation
two
species,
hecale
ismenius.
We
focus
on
geographic
regions
where
mimic
each
other
contrast
this
they
do
not
other.
To
examine
population
history
flow,
tested
compared
four-population
model
accounting
linked
selection.
This
suggests
remained
isolated
large
part
their
yet
small
amount
exchange.
Accordingly,
signatures
genomic
introgression
were
except
major
allele
chemosensing
genes
stronger
mimetic
populations
nonmimetic
populations.
Behavioral
assays
confirm
visual
confusion
exists
but
short-range
cues
determine
strong
sexual
Tests
chemical
identified
differences
putative
pheromones
which
likely
mediate
mate
choice
maintenance
differences.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 535 - 535
Published: July 16, 2024
Eyespot
foci
on
butterfly
wings
function
as
organizers
of
eyespot
color
patterns
during
development.
Despite
their
importance,
focal
structures
have
not
been
examined
in
detail.
Here,
we
microscopically
scales,
sockets,
and
the
wing
membrane
both
expanded
unexpanded
using
Blue
Pansy
Trends in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(8), P. 624 - 638
Published: May 12, 2023
Transposable
elements
(TEs)
are
mobile
genetic
sequences
present
within
host
genomes.
TEs
can
contribute
to
the
evolution
of
traits,
since
transposition
is
mutagenic
and
often
contain
regulatory
protein
coding
sequences.
We
review
cases
where
influence
animal
colouration,
reporting
major
patterns
outstanding
questions.
TE-induced
colouration
phenotypes
typically
arise
via
introduction
novel
splice
sites,
affecting
pigment
cell
development
or
synthesis.
discuss
if
particular
TE
types
may
be
more
frequently
involved
in
colour
variation
animals,
given
that
examples
involving
long
terminal
repeat
(LTR)
appear
dominate.
Currently,
animals
mainly
concern
model
domesticated
insect
mammal
species.
However,
several
influential
recent
examples,
coupled
with
increases
genome
sequencing,
suggest
reported
from
wild
species
will
increase
considerably.
Molecular Biology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Abstract
Quantifying
gene
flow
between
lineages
at
different
stages
of
the
speciation
continuum
is
central
to
understanding
speciation.
Heliconius
butterflies
have
undergone
an
adaptive
radiation
in
wing
color
patterns
driven
partly
by
natural
selection
for
local
mimicry.
Color
are
also
known
be
used
as
assortative
mating
cues.
Therefore,
pattern
divergence
considered
play
a
role
A
corollary
that
mimicry
closely
related
species
may
associated
with
hybridization
and
interfere
reproductive
isolation.
Here,
we
take
multifaceted
approach
explore
history,
boundaries,
traits
involved
differentiation
two
species,
hecale
ismenius.
We
focus
on
geographic
regions
where
mimic
each
other
contrast
this
they
do
not
other.
To
examine
population
history
flow,
tested
compared
four-population
model
accounting
linked
selection.
This
suggests
remained
isolated
large
part
their
yet
small
amount
exchange.
Accordingly,
signatures
genomic
introgression
were
except
major
allele
chemosensing
genes
stronger
mimetic
populations
nonmimetic
populations.
Behavioral
assays
confirm
visual
confusion
exists
but
short-range
cues
determine
strong
sexual
Tests
chemical
identified
differences
putative
pheromones
which
likely
mediate
mate
choice
maintenance
differences.
