Shifts in Chromosome Evolution Rates Shape the Karyotype Patterns of Leafcutting Ants.

ABSTRACT: Trait evolution has become a central focus in evolutionary biology, with phylogenetic comparative methods offering a framework to study how and why traits vary among species. Identifying variations in trait evolution rates within phylogenies is important for uncovering the mechanisms behind these differences. Karyotype variation, which is substantial across eukaryotic organisms, plays an essential role in species diversification. This study investigates karyotype variation within the leafcutting ant clade, focusing on chromosome number and morphology. We aim to determine whether karyotypic traits are phylogenetically dependent and how different evolutionary models explain karyotype diversity. Previous models have been insufficient in explaining these variations. To address these gaps, we e

SUBMITTER: Cardoso DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11582084 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature