Opposing dominance within a color gene block is associated with maladaptive hybrid signal discordance
D. R. de Zwaan, J. Mackenzie, E. Mikklesen, C. Wood, S. Wang
The study examines how opposing genetic dominance in a color gene block affects plumage signals and territorial behavior in hybrid songbirds, linking genetic variation to fitness outcomes.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology