Analysis of multi-trait evolution across independently evolved cavefish populations reveals shared and independent evolution of suites of cave-associated traits
Stefan Choy, Maya S. Enriquez, Rianna Ambosie, Aubrey E. Manning, Briley F. Mullin, Roberto Rodríguez‐Morales, Jennah Abdelaziz, Sarah Jacobson, Evan Lloyd, Alli Kimmel, Solomia Lapko, Isabel Carino-Bazan, Helena Bilandžija, Alex C. Keene, Erik R. Duboué, , Johanna E. Kowalko
The paper examines multi-trait evolution in cavefish, finding shared and distinct genetic mechanisms and evidence for pleiotropy or linkage in trait evolution.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology