Flame-forged divergence? Ancient human fires and the evolution of diurnal and nocturnal lineages in Mediterranean geckos
D. Fulgione, D. Russo, E. Rivieccio, V. Maselli, B. Avallone, A. Mondanaro, G. Giurato, M. Buglione
This study investigates whether ancient human fires influenced the evolution of diurnal and nocturnal lineages in Mediterranean geckos by analyzing melanin levels, mitochondrial genomes, and prey availability.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology