Molecular genetic analysis of a seasonal character in D. melanogaster natural populations
D. melanogaster has Afrotropical origins, colonising Europe around 10-15 thousand years ago, where they faced the challenges of a variable, seasonal environment. Individuals able to predict oncoming unfavourable winter conditions were at a selective advantage. This may have led to the evolution of s...
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University of Leicester
2013
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