Unusual suspects in flower color evolution
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DOI: 10.1126/science.adg2774
Abstract: Description The expression of phased small interfering RNAs caused monkeyflower color evolution Pigmentation in flower petals mainly relies on anthocyanins and carotenoids, two classes of pigments whose biosynthetic and regulatory pathways are well characterized (1)… read more here.
Keywords: color; suspects flower; unusual suspects; flower color ... See more keywords
Complex plumages spur rapid color diversification in kingfishers (Aves: Alcedinidae)
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.83426
Abstract: Colorful signals in nature provide some of the most stunning examples of rapid phenotypic evolution. Yet, studying color pattern evolution has been historically difficult owing to differences in perceptual ability of humans and analytical challenges… read more here.
Keywords: color; plumage complexity; complex plumages; color evolution ... See more keywords