Genome-wide transcriptomic changes reveal the genetic pathways involved in insect migration.

ABSTRACT: Insects are capable of extraordinary feats of long-distance movement that have profound impacts on the function of terrestrial ecosystems. The ability to undertake these movements arose multiple times through the evolution of a suite of traits that make up the migratory syndrome, however the underlying genetic pathways involved remain poorly understood. Migratory hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) are an emerging model group for studies of migration. They undertake seasonal movements in huge numbers across large parts of the globe and are important pollinators, biological control agents and decomposers. Here, we assembled a high-quality draft genome of the marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus). We leveraged this genomic resource to undertake a genome-wide transcriptomic comparison of acti

SUBMITTER: Doyle T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546057 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature