Phenotypic plasticity explains apparent reverse evolution of fat synthesis in parasitic wasps

Abstract Numerous cases of evolutionary trait loss and regain have been reported over the years. Here, we argue that such reverse evolution can also become apparent when trait expression is plastic in response to the environment. We tested this idea for the loss and regain of fat synthesis in parasi...

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Main Authors: Bertanne Visser, Hans T. Alborn, Suzon Rondeaux, Manon Haillot, Thierry Hance, Darren Rebar, Jana M. Riederer, Stefano Tiso, Timo J. B. van Eldijk, Franz J. Weissing, Caroline M. Nieberding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86736-8