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Jocelyn Hudon, Karen L. Wiebe, Riccardo Stradi
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Biology
Stepfanie M. Aguillon, Jennifer Walsh, Irby J. Lovette
Summary: This study identified the genetic basis of six distinct plumage patches in North American woodpeckers, revealing that color differences could be created through selection acting on novel combinations of coloration genes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Ecology
Daniel L. Powell, Benjamin M. Moran, Bernard Y. Kim, Shreya M. Banerjee, Stepfanie M. Aguillon, Paola Fascinetto-Zago, Quinn K. Langdon, Molly Schumer
Summary: The study revealed that hybrid populations formed between the northern swordtail fish Xiphophorus cortezi and Xiphophorus birchmanni consist of a cluster of pure X. birchmanni individuals and one of phenotypically intermediate hybrids. Simulations suggest that initial hybridization occurred approximately 150 generations ago at both sites, with little evidence for contemporary gene flow between subpopulations.
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Ecology
Stepfanie M. Aguillon, Vanya G. Rohwer
Summary: By studying the hybrid zone between yellow-shafted and red-shafted flickers in the Great Plains over a long period, it was found that the center of the hybrid zone shifted westward while its width remained unchanged. The research indicates that the hybrid zone remains narrow, suggesting the presence of some kind of selective pressure maintaining the area.
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Ornithology
Stepfanie M. Aguillon, Allison J. Shultz
Summary: Birds with atypical plumage have the potential to advance our understanding of plumage evolution. By utilizing community science platforms, sightings of leucistic individuals can provide insights into carotenoid pigmentation and plumage pattern evolution. Researchers are encouraged to make use of these chance sightings, and database managers should facilitate easier identification of individuals with atypical plumage or traits.
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Ornithology
Renee A. Duckworth, Stepfanie M. Aguillon
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(2015)