Sympatric Speciation in Threespine Stickleback: Why Not?

Numerous theoretical models suggest that sympatric speciation is possible when frequency-dependent interactions such as intraspecific competition drive disruptive selection on a trait that is also subject to assortative mating. Here, I review recent evidence that both conditions are met in lake popu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Daniel I. Bolnick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Ecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/942847