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Oct 2026
The Genomic Landscape of Metallic Colour Variation in Ground Beetles
ABSTRACT The metallic colour variation of beetles is a spectacular feature that has inspired diverse human cultures. However, little is known about the genetic basis of this trait or its ecological importance. In this study, we characterize the geographical distribution, optical mechanism, genetic basis and ecological...
Yi-Ming Weng, D. Kavanaugh, Bryan Rubio-Perez et al.
· Molecular Ecology · 0 citations