Repeated genetic adaptation to high altitude in two tropical butterflies
G. Montejo-Kovacevich, J. I. Meier, C. N. Bacquet, I. A. Warren, Y. F. Chan, M. Kucka, C. Salazar, N. Rueda, S. H. Montgomery, W. O. McMillan, K. M. Kozak, N. J. Nadeau, S. H. Martin, C. D. Jiggins
This study identifies genetic regions under selection in two tropical butterflies adapted to high altitude, showing that standing variation and introgression from high-altitude specialists contribute to parallel adaptation.
bioRxiv · Nov 30, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology