title: Evolutionary genetics: the evolution of plumage patterns.
abstract: The identification and sequencing of a gene affecting melanin production in the bananaquit, a bird species notable for its polymorphic plumage colour, paves the way for much greater understanding of the evolution of plumage patterns in birds, and the developmental modulations involved in producing new patterns.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology 0116, University of California at San Diego, California 92093, USA. tprice@ucsd.edu
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bontrager
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000235:genetics*; D019143:Evolution, Molecular; D005241:Feathers; D010858:Pigmentation / Q000235:genetics*; D018043:Receptors, Corticotropin / Q000235:genetics; D044101:Receptors, Melanocortin
chemical_list: D018043:Receptors, Corticotropin; D044101:Receptors, Melanocortin