Genomic insights into natural selection in the common loon (Gavia immer): evidence for aquatic adaptation

Genomic insights into natural selection in the common loon (Gavia immer): evidence for aquatic adaptation

Abstract Background The common loon (Gavia immer) is one of five species that comprise the avian order Gaviiformes. Loons are specialized divers, reaching depths up to 60 m while staying submerged for intervals up to three minutes. In this study we used comparative genomics to investigate the geneti...

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Main Authors: Zach G. Gayk, Diana Le Duc, Jeffrey Horn, Alec R. Lindsay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
Comparative genomics
Freshwater adaptation
Diving
Positive selection
Migration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12862-018-1181-6

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