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The Genomic Basis of Color Pattern Polymorphism in the Harlequin Ladybird

More than 200 distinct color forms havebeen described in natural populations ofthe harlequin ladybird,Harmonia axyridis.Gautier et al. show that this variation iscontrolled by the transcription factorPannier. Pannier is necessary to produceblack pigment, and its expression patternprefigures the coloration pattern in eachcolor form.

Gautier et al., 2018, Current Biology28, 3296–3302October 22, 2018ª2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.08.023

 

 

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