The evolutionary pathways for local adaptation in mountain hares
I. Giska, J. Pimenta, L. Farelo, P. Boursot, K. Hackländer, H. Jenny, N. Reid, W. I. Montgomery, P. Prodöhl, P. C. Alves, J. Melo-Ferreira
This study identifies genetic signatures of local adaptation in mountain hares using RAD and whole-genome sequencing, revealing candidate genes related to coat color, altitude adaptation, and body size.
Molecular Ecology · Jan 17, 2022Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology