Evidence for divergent selection between the molecular forms of Anopheles gambiae: role of predation
Open Access
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Ecology and Evolution
- Vol. 8 (1) , 5
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-8-5
Abstract
The molecular forms of Anopheles gambiae are undergoing speciation. They are characterized by a strong assortative mating and they display partial habitat segregation. The M form is mostly found in flooded/irrigated areas whereas the S form dominates in the surrounding areas, but the ecological factors that shape this habitat segregation are not known. Resource competition has been demonstrated between species undergoing divergent selection, but resource competition is not the only factor that can lead to divergence.Keywords
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