Parallel introgression, not recurrent emergence, explains apparent elevational ecotypes of polyploid Himalayan snowtrout
T. K. Chafin, B. Regmi, M. R. Douglas, D. R. Edds, K. Wangchuk, S. Dorji, P. Norbu, S. Norbu, C. Changlu, G. P. Khanal, S. Tshering, M. E. Douglas
The study investigates elevational ecotypes in polyploid snowtrout, finding that parallel introgression, not recurrent emergence, explains morphological convergence across drainage systems.
bioRxiv · Apr 16, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology