Aggressive mimicry lure polymorphisms in the parasitic mussel Lampsilis fasciola model fish or leech host prey and differ in morphology and pigmentation, but not in display behavior.
T. L. Hewitt, P. Johnson, M. Buntin, T. Y. Moore, D. O'Foighil
The paper confirms that Lampsilis fasciola mantle lure polymorphism is a true genetic polymorphism, identifies its ecological targets, and shows that lure morphs have similar display behaviors.
bioRxiv · Nov 27, 2023 · PreprintEcology