Hybrid speciation in birds: allopatry more important than ecology?

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_560743B8A3DC
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Hybrid speciation in birds: allopatry more important than ecology?
Journal
Molecular Ecology
Author(s)
Brelsford A.
ISSN
1365-294X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0962-1083
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
20
Number
18
Pages
3705-3707
Language
english
Abstract
Hybrid speciation was once thought to be rare in animals, but over the past decade, improved molecular analysis techniques and increased research attention have allowed scientists to uncover many examples. In this issue, two papers (Elgvin et al. 2011; Hermansen et al. 2011) present compelling evidence for the hybrid origin of the Italian sparrow based on nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequences, microsatellites, and plumage coloration. These studies point to an important role for geographic isolation in the process of hybrid speciation, and provide a starting point for closer examination of the genetic and behavioural mechanisms involved.
Keywords
allopatric speciation, CHD1Z, homoploid hybrid speciation, Italian sparrow, Passer italiae, recombination
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Web of science
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20/08/2019 14:10
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