Whole genome sequence analysis supports the genomic mosaicism of the endangered Hawaiian duck (Anas wyvilliana)
Flor Hernández, Jonathon E. Mohl, Andrew Engilis, Philip Lavretsky · 2026
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Description
Flor Hernandez and co-authors read whole genomes to test whether the endangered Hawaiian duck began as a hybrid, in work dated 2026. Mixing between species is now seen as a common force in evolution. The Hawaiian duck was long suspected to be a recent hybrid of the Laysan duck and the mallard.
The full genomes of all three ducks were compared. The Hawaiian duck's genome proved a mosaic of both parents, with more coming from the Laysan duck. Some regions carry alleles found only in the Hawaiian duck itself. The authors also deliver the first reference genomes for both island ducks, tools for their protection.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Flor Hernández, Jonathon E. Mohl, Andrew Engilis, Philip Lavretsky |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |