Strong genetic differentiation but limited niche partitioning in a sympatric species pair separated by an allochronic reproductive barrier
M. Irvine, Z. Stewart, N. Kumaran, C. G. Manawaduge, J. L. Ryan, S. Balagawi, B. Missenden, M. Starkie, A. R. Clarke, D. A. Hurwood, P. Prentis
This study examines a sympatric fruit fly species pair, finding strong genetic differentiation but limited ecological niche partitioning, with assortative mating playing a key role in maintaining species boundaries.
bioRxiv · Aug 30, 2023Evolutionary Biology