Evolution of compound eye morphology underlies differences in vision between closely related Drosophila species

Evolution of compound eye morphology underlies differences in vision between closely related Drosophila species

Abstract Background Insects have evolved complex visual systems and display an astonishing range of adaptations for diverse ecological niches. Species of Drosophila melanogaster subgroup exhibit extensive intra- and interspecific differences in compound eye size. These differences provide an excelle...

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Main Authors: Alexandra D. Buffry, John P. Currea, Franziska A. Franke-Gerth, Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi, Andrew J. Bodey, Christoph Rau, Nazanin Samadi, Stefan J. Gstöhl, Christian M. Schlepütz, Alistair P. McGregor, Lauren Sumner-Rooney, Jamie Theobald, Maike Kittelmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Drosophila
Eye size
Evolution
Ommatidia
Vision
Acuity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-01864-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-01864-7

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