The Drosophila simulans Y chromosome interacts with the autosomes to influence male fitness
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DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13141
Abstract: The Y chromosome should degenerate because it cannot recombine. However, male‐limited transmission increases selection efficiency for male‐benefit alleles on the Y, and therefore, Y chromosomes should contribute significantly to variation in male fitness. This means… read more here.
Keywords: drosophila simulans; male fitness; fitness; simulans chromosome ... See more keywords