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Digest: Population genomics reveals convergence toward melanism in different island populations
Author(s) -
Robert Aloïs,
Peona Valentina,
Ottenburghs Jente
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
evolution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.84
H-Index - 199
eISSN - 1558-5646
pISSN - 0014-3820
DOI - 10.1111/evo.14242
Subject(s) - biology , melanism , plumage , evolutionary biology , trait , population genomics , genomics , population , white (mutation) , convergent evolution , genetics , zoology , genome , phylogenetics , demography , gene , sociology , computer science , programming language
Distinct traits between mainland and island populations provide an excellent opportunity to study the evolution and genetic basis of these traits. In this issue, Walsh et al. unraveled the evolution of black plumage color that arose independently in two island populations of the white‐winged fairywren. They also described the first steps in understanding the genetic underpinnings of this trait.