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Convergent recombination suppression suggests role of sexual selection in guppy sex chromosome formation

Authors :
Alison E. Wright
Iulia Darolti
Natasha I. Bloch
Vicencio Oostra
Ben Sandkam
Severine D. Buechel
Niclas Kolm
Felix Breden
Beatriz Vicoso
Judith E. Mank
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2017.

Abstract

It has been suggested that sex chromosomes arise as a result of sexual conflict, resulting in selection against recombination between chromosomes. Here, the authors resequence laboratory and wild guppy populations with differing levels of sexual antagonism, providing support for this long-held view.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.68f2ec85a92b4f86af900de5e7b1e5b0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms14251