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Strange Tunes—Acoustic Variation and Character Displacement in a Tarsier Hybrid Zone
Natural hybridization provides valuable insights into evolutionary processes, such as speciation and the forces driving or hindering it. Sulawesi...
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Exploring Host Resistance and Character Association in Diverse Cotton Germplasm to Manage Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) at Two Hotspots in Punjab, Pakistan
Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD) caused by Begomoviruses is a significant constraint to cotton production in Pakistan. Breeding for resistance is...
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Phylogeny, character evolution and historical biogeography of Scurrulinae (Loranthaceae): new insights into the circumscription of the genus Taxillus
BackgroundExploring the relationship between parasitic plants and answering taxonomic questions is still challenging. The subtribe Scurrulinae...
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Trait Variation in American Marsupials Based on Biological Rules
Adaptations to functional demands improve survival and fitness in animals. Depending on the trait, its variation can be related to several different...
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Trait Variation in American Marsupials Based on Biological Rules
Adaptations to functional demands improve survival and fitness in animals. Depending on the trait, its variation can be related to several different...
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Fine map** and gene silencing pinpoint Capana10g002229 as a strong candidate gene regulating the deciduous character of ripe pepper fruit (Capsicum spp.)
Key messageThe pepper S locus, which controls the deciduous character of ripe fruit, was first fine mapped into an interval with a physical length...
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Reproductive character displacement allows two sexually deceptive orchids to coexist and attract the same specific pollinator
An increased divergence in characters between species in secondary contact can be shaped by selection against competition for a common resource...
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Intraspecific variation of morphological traits backed up with molecular evidence votes for re-appraisal of hitherto distinguished Balaustium species—a case study of Balaustium murorum (Acariformes: Parasitengona, Erythraeidae)
Molecular examination of representatives of Balaustium from several populations in SW Poland, performed using the sequence data from the...
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Characterization of sub-tropical maize (Zea Mays L.) inbred lines for the variation in kernel row numbers (KRNs)
Genetic dissection of high kernel row numbers (KRNs) trait and cob length has been undertaken by several researchers resulting in identification of...
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Vocal and genetic variation between a land-bridge island and mainland populations of the Black-crowned Antshrike (Thamnophilus atrinucha)
AbstractIsland-mainland systems serve as natural laboratories for studying communication signals. We explored potential divergence in the song of the...
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Ploidy level variation and phenotypic evaluation of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) diversity panel
Turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.) is an economically valuable spice crop widely utilized for its culinary and medicinal properties. It is mainly regarded...
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Environmental colour pattern variation in Mediterranean Podarcis
BackgroundLizards of the genus Podarcis are widespread in the Mediterranean region, including islands and island archipelagos. These small-bodied...
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Dietary Variation Effect on Life History Traits and Energy Storage in Neotropical Species of Drosophila (Diptera; Drosophilidae)
The ability of an organism to respond to nutritional stress can be a plastic character under the action of natural selection, affecting several...
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The importance of spatial and temporal scale in describing hydrogeomorphic character of riverine landscapes
ContextDescribing the hydrogeomorphic character of rivers in a holistic way is essential to understanding the processes whereby freshwater ecosystems...
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Comparative analyses of three complete Primula mitogenomes with insights into mitogenome size variation in Ericales
BackgroundAlthough knowledge of the sizes, contents, and forms of plant mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) is increasing, little is known about the...
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Anti-predator behavior in two brown frogs: differences in the mean behaviors and in the structure of animal personality variation
AbstractPredation is a major source of selection and prey are known to modify their behavior depending on their past experiences and the current...
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Genic constraint against nonsynonymous variation across the mouse genome
BackgroundSelective constraint, the depletion of variation due to negative selection, provides insights into the functional impact of variants and...
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Intraspecific variation promotes coexistence under competition for essential resources
Intraspecific variation may be key to coexistence in diverse communities, with some even suggesting it is necessary for large numbers of competitors...
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Genetic variation and demographic history of Sudan desert sheep reveal two diversified lineages
More than 400 million sheep are raised on the African continent, the majority of which are indigenous and are primarily reared for sustenance. They...
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Variation and stability analysis of growth traits of poplar clones in the seedling stage in northeast China
Plant phenotypes are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. In this study, the growth traits of 43 one-year-old poplar clones grown at...
