Distinct evolutionary trajectories of V1R clades across mouse species

Distinct evolutionary trajectories of V1R clades across mouse species

Abstract Background Many animals rely heavily on olfaction to navigate their environment. Among rodents, olfaction is crucial for a wide range of social behaviors. The vomeronasal olfactory system in particular plays an important role in mediating social communication, including the detection of phe...

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Main Authors: Caitlin H. Miller, Polly Campbell, Michael J. Sheehan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
V1R
Vomeronasal
Pheromone
Gene family
Gene expansion
Clade
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12862-020-01662-z

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