Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Strong genetic differentiation but limited niche partitioning in a sympatric species pair separated by an allochronic reproductive barrier
M. Irvine, Z. Stewart, N. Kumaran…·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.
DOI 10.1111/syen.70044