Epigenetic Mechanisms Underlying Developmental Plasticity in Horned Beetles

All developmental plasticity arises through epigenetic mechanisms. In this paper we focus on the nature, origins, and consequences of these mechanisms with a focus on horned beetles, an emerging model system in evolutionary developmental genetics. Specifically, we introduce the biological significan...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Valena, Sophie, Moczek, Armin P.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3335661/