Genetic mapping of metabolic traits in the blind Mexican cavefish reveals sex-dependent quantitative trait loci associated with cave adaptation https://t.co/NSllMYIE8f https://t.co/GOzMHoZGog
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A study published in BMC Ecology and Evolution found that a number of traits— like fish size, gonad size, and organ size — are sex-biased in Mexican cavefish. Additionally, morphological and metabolic adaptations allow them to thrive in harsh environments.
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In #BMCEcolEvol, researchers provide new insights into the genetic basis of #cavefish evolution. To read the article, visit <https://t.co/nOgsih7Lsa.> https://t.co/uBDAXJjbCO
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RT @riddle_misty: New pub! We used river/cave Mexican tetra hybrids to genetically map seven metabolism-associated traits. New candidate ge…