ArticleEcology and evolution2020
Does color matter? Molecular and ecological divergence in four sympatric color morphs of a coral reef fish.
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- Rapid and repeated evolution of pigmentation patterns in reef fishes.BMC biology · 2026Article
- Does color matter? Molecular and ecological divergence in four sympatric color morphs of a coral reef fish.Ecology and evolution · 2020Article
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Abstract
Non-sex-linked color polymorphism is common in animals and can be maintained in populations via balancing selection or, when under diversifying selection, can promote divergence. Despite their potential importance in ecological interactions and the evolution of biodiversity, their function and the mechanisms by which these polymorphisms are maintained are still poorly understood. Here, we combine field observations with life history and molecular data to compare four sympatric color morphs of the coral reef fish
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