Jewel beetles evolve to see new colors by duplicating their genes

New research probes the vibrant vision and complex evolutionary history of jewel beetles.

Jewel Beetles Evolve to See New Colors by Duplicating Their Genes

Dorsal view of rare tiger beetles. A. Cicindelidia politula

Species of Cangshanaltica distributed in the Philippines, dorsal

Comparative developmental analysis of Drosophila and Tribolium

Examples of beetle iridescence. (a) Loxandrus rectus (Carabidae

Vivid and fabulous jewel beetles actually use their colours for

Vivid and fabulous jewel beetles actually use their colours for

Overcoming the loss of blue sensitivity through opsin duplication

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Scientists resolve the evolution of insects

Jewel beetles evolve to see new colors by duplicating their genes