Whole genome scan reveals the multigenic basis of recent tidal marsh adaptation in a sparrow
P. Deane-Coe, B. G. Butcher, R. Greenberg, I. J. Lovette
The paper identifies 31 genes associated with adaptation to tidal marsh environments in swamp sparrows through whole genome scans, revealing genetic links to bill shape, plumage color, and salt tolerance.
bioRxiv · Jul 2, 2018 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology