Gene Novelties in Amphioxus Illuminate the Early Evolution of Cephalochordates
Q. Xiong, K. Y. Yang, X. Zeng, M. Wang, P. K.-S. Ng, J.-W. Zhou, J. K.-W. Ng, C. T.-Y. Law, Q. Du, K. Xu, B. Mao, S. K.-W. Tsui
This study identifies gene novelties in Amphioxus genomes that contribute to adaptive traits like immunity, glycolysis, and calcium regulation, offering insights into early deuterostome evolution.
bioRxiv · May 18, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology