Ancient inversion polymorphisms are locally adaptive in a widespread butterfly species
Fernando Seixas, Sarah Dendy, Shuzhe Guan, Neil S. Rosser, Nick V. Grishin, Neil Davies, Marysol Trujano Ortega, Tanner C. Myers, Brian A. Counterman, Riccardo Papa, Lawrence E. Gilbert, W. Owen McMillan, James Mallet
This study identifies ancient chromosomal inversions in the zebra longwing butterfly that are associated with local adaptation to environmental stressors.
Science Advances · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology