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Evolution: Convergent Eye Losses in Fishy Circumstances

Authors :
Niven, Jeremy E.
Source :
Current Biology. Jan2008, Vol. 18 Issue 1, pR27-R29. 0p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Summary: Eye loss has occurred independently several times in Mexican cavefish. A new study shows that some aspects of vision can be restored by crossing cavefish from different populations, suggesting that changes at multiple loci contribute to eye loss. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09609822
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28117541
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2007.11.020