Evolution
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Evolution publishes articles in evolutionary biology focused on evolutionary phenomena and processes at all levels of biological organization. Evolution is owned by the Society for the Study of Evolution and is published by Oxford University Press.
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An analysis of songs from 1000+ passerine species shows that peak amplitude usually occurs near the middle of a species’ frequency range. Species with unusually high song frequencies evolved traits that help offset size-based vocal constraints.
An analysis of songs from 1000+ passerine species shows that peak amplitude usually occurs near the middle of a species’ frequency range. Species with unusually high song frequencies evolved traits that help offset size-based vocal constraints.
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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An analysis of songs from 1000+ passerine species shows that peak amplitude usually occurs near the middle of a species’ frequency range. Species with unusually high song frequencies evolved traits that help offset size-based vocal constraints.
An analysis of songs from 1000+ passerine species shows that peak amplitude usually occurs near the middle of a species’ frequency range. Species with unusually high song frequencies evolved traits that help offset size-based vocal constraints.
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#BirdSong #Passerines #Bioacoustics #Evolution #VocalConstraints #AvianBiology #SoundEcology #AnimalCommunication #MorphologicalAdaptation #Ornithology
#SPEetologia
#BirdSong #Passerines #Bioacoustics #Evolution #VocalConstraints #AvianBiology #SoundEcology #AnimalCommunication #MorphologicalAdaptation #Ornithology
The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs
Abstract. Bird songs differ widely among species and can show peculiar phenotypes, such as extreme or unusual sound frequencies for a species’ body size. A
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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🚨 New study by #SPEmembers 🚨
#AnimalBehaviour #Ethology #Bioacoustic
"The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs"
Cardoso et al. with SPE members Gonçalo Cardoso @mostlywaxbills.bsky.social , and Pedro Santos @pedrobsky98.bsky.social @ Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social
#AnimalBehaviour #Ethology #Bioacoustic
"The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs"
Cardoso et al. with SPE members Gonçalo Cardoso @mostlywaxbills.bsky.social , and Pedro Santos @pedrobsky98.bsky.social @ Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🚨 New study by #SPEmembers 🚨
#AnimalBehaviour #Ethology #Bioacoustic
"The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs"
Cardoso et al. with SPE members Gonçalo Cardoso @mostlywaxbills.bsky.social , and Pedro Santos @pedrobsky98.bsky.social @ Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social
#AnimalBehaviour #Ethology #Bioacoustic
"The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs"
Cardoso et al. with SPE members Gonçalo Cardoso @mostlywaxbills.bsky.social , and Pedro Santos @pedrobsky98.bsky.social @ Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social
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Look at that adorable deer mouse with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Nice job @jpvelotta.bsky.social and team on nabbing the image! #fieldwins
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November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Look at that adorable deer mouse with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Nice job @jpvelotta.bsky.social and team on nabbing the image! #fieldwins
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Did you publish part of your PhD work in @journal-evo.bsky.social or @evolletters.bsky.social this year? Submit your paper for the SSE Presidents’ Award! Up to two recipients will each present an award talk during the virtual portion of #Evol2026 in May. Deadline: January 30. shorturl.at/CnVo6
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Did you publish part of your PhD work in @journal-evo.bsky.social or @evolletters.bsky.social this year? Submit your paper for the SSE Presidents’ Award! Up to two recipients will each present an award talk during the virtual portion of #Evol2026 in May. Deadline: January 30. shorturl.at/CnVo6
Don't miss this issue's Editor's Choice article: "Sorting of ancestral polymorphism and its impact on morphological phylogenetics and macroevolution" by Tomomi Parins-Fukuchi
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Sorting of ancestral polymorphism and its impact on morphological phylogenetics and macroevolution
Abstract. Intraspecific phenotypic variation provides the basic substrate upon which the evolutionary processes that give rise to morphological innovation,
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November 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Don't miss this issue's Editor's Choice article: "Sorting of ancestral polymorphism and its impact on morphological phylogenetics and macroevolution" by Tomomi Parins-Fukuchi
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November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Super proud of Daniel Kim, whose paper on coevolutionary cycling and the evolution of virulence has just been published in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Daniel was in high school when he did this research and has just started his undergraduate degree @kebleoxford.bsky.social.
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Coevolutionary cycling in allele frequencies and the evolution of virulence
Abstract. Coevolutionary cycling in allele frequencies due to negative frequency-dependent selection—sometimes referred to as Red Queen Dynamics—is a key p
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October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Super proud of Daniel Kim, whose paper on coevolutionary cycling and the evolution of virulence has just been published in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Daniel was in high school when he did this research and has just started his undergraduate degree @kebleoxford.bsky.social.
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Did you publish part of your PhD work in Evolution or Evolution Letters this year? You may be eligible for this award! Papers must have been included in a 2025 issue to be eligible. Apply by January 30: shorturl.at/CnVo6
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October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Did you publish part of your PhD work in Evolution or Evolution Letters this year? You may be eligible for this award! Papers must have been included in a 2025 issue to be eligible. Apply by January 30: shorturl.at/CnVo6
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I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
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How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
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My latest paper, Cryptic female choice can maintain reproductive isolation, with @servedio.bsky.social and Suzanne Alonzo is now out in the October issue of @journal-evo.bsky.social ! (1/3)
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Cryptic female choice can maintain reproductive isolation
Abstract. Sexual selection has long been considered an important mechanism of speciation. Despite growing empirical evidence that postmating sexual selecti
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October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My latest paper, Cryptic female choice can maintain reproductive isolation, with @servedio.bsky.social and Suzanne Alonzo is now out in the October issue of @journal-evo.bsky.social ! (1/3)
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Very cool population genomic look into local adaptation against gene flow at a relatively small spatial scale, urban/rural gradients across metro Toronto, in this month's @journal-evo.bsky.social
Signatures of selective sweeps in urban and rural white clover populations
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Signatures of selective sweeps in urban and rural white clover populations
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October 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Very cool population genomic look into local adaptation against gene flow at a relatively small spatial scale, urban/rural gradients across metro Toronto, in this month's @journal-evo.bsky.social
Signatures of selective sweeps in urban and rural white clover populations
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Signatures of selective sweeps in urban and rural white clover populations
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📜 Why are trade-offs often so elusive? Does the distribution of resources in a population affect if life history trade-offs emerge? We tested this experimentally in the Australian field cricket using a re-sampling approach. Now out #OpenAccess in @journal-evo.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
📜 Why are trade-offs often so elusive? Does the distribution of resources in a population affect if life history trade-offs emerge? We tested this experimentally in the Australian field cricket using a re-sampling approach. Now out #OpenAccess in @journal-evo.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1093/evol...
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Out now on the cover of @journal-evo.bsky.social!
Led by Sarah Khalil, we took a genomic approach to investigate the hybrid zone between different-colored Red-backed Fairywren subspecies. We found some interesting candidate genes under selection. Check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Led by Sarah Khalil, we took a genomic approach to investigate the hybrid zone between different-colored Red-backed Fairywren subspecies. We found some interesting candidate genes under selection. Check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Out now on the cover of @journal-evo.bsky.social!
Led by Sarah Khalil, we took a genomic approach to investigate the hybrid zone between different-colored Red-backed Fairywren subspecies. We found some interesting candidate genes under selection. Check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Led by Sarah Khalil, we took a genomic approach to investigate the hybrid zone between different-colored Red-backed Fairywren subspecies. We found some interesting candidate genes under selection. Check it out! academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Editor's Choice article in our latest issue:
"The genetic basis of natural variation in sociability " by Arteen Torabi-Marashi, Dania Daanish, Andrew M Scott, Reuven Dukas, & Ian Dworkin.
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"The genetic basis of natural variation in sociability " by Arteen Torabi-Marashi, Dania Daanish, Andrew M Scott, Reuven Dukas, & Ian Dworkin.
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The genetic basis of natural variation in sociability
Abstract. Sociability, defined as individuals’ tendencies to affiliate with conspecifics, is widespread among animals, including species not traditionally
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October 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Editor's Choice article in our latest issue:
"The genetic basis of natural variation in sociability " by Arteen Torabi-Marashi, Dania Daanish, Andrew M Scott, Reuven Dukas, & Ian Dworkin.
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"The genetic basis of natural variation in sociability " by Arteen Torabi-Marashi, Dania Daanish, Andrew M Scott, Reuven Dukas, & Ian Dworkin.
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@idworkin.bsky.social
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New paper on deep-sea fish diversity out now in @sse-evolution.bsky.social, with @cmartinez.bsky.social and @sarahtfried.bsky.social
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Distinct evolutionary signatures underlie body shape diversity across deep sea habitats
Abstract. The deep sea is known for extreme biological conditions such as high pressure, little-to-no solar light and cold temperatures. Despite these chal
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October 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
New paper on deep-sea fish diversity out now in @sse-evolution.bsky.social, with @cmartinez.bsky.social and @sarahtfried.bsky.social
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Very proud to see this work highlighted by the journal! Publishing in Evolution has always meant something special to me. Congrats to the first author Sylvain Pouzet who found the energy to keep on working on his master project during his PhD.
Don't miss this issue's Editor's Choice article: "Gene network topology drives the mutational landscape of gene expression" by Sylvain Pouzet & Arnaud Le Rouzic. Free to read here: doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Very proud to see this work highlighted by the journal! Publishing in Evolution has always meant something special to me. Congrats to the first author Sylvain Pouzet who found the energy to keep on working on his master project during his PhD.
Don't miss this issue's Editor's Choice article: "Gene network topology drives the mutational landscape of gene expression" by Sylvain Pouzet & Arnaud Le Rouzic. Free to read here: doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Don't miss this issue's Editor's Choice article: "Gene network topology drives the mutational landscape of gene expression" by Sylvain Pouzet & Arnaud Le Rouzic. Free to read here: doi.org/10.1093/evol...
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Now out in the September issue of @journal-evo.bsky.social!
- Pop-level thresholds between male/female development (Tpiv) correlate with mean incubation temps among species, but temp variability within species
- Threshold variation within pops (TRT) is more complex and confounded by study design
- Pop-level thresholds between male/female development (Tpiv) correlate with mean incubation temps among species, but temp variability within species
- Threshold variation within pops (TRT) is more complex and confounded by study design
Proofs are up for my latest pub in @journal-evo.bsky.social! It’s a big ol’ analysis of how sex-ratio reaction norms vary with local climates within and among turtle species with TSD. Check it out here:
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The tortoise and the air: climate shapes sex-ratio reaction norm variation in turtles
Abstract. For some species, gonadal sex determination relies on environmental cues and thus ought to match local conditions, which can be accomplished thro
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October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Now out in the September issue of @journal-evo.bsky.social!
- Pop-level thresholds between male/female development (Tpiv) correlate with mean incubation temps among species, but temp variability within species
- Threshold variation within pops (TRT) is more complex and confounded by study design
- Pop-level thresholds between male/female development (Tpiv) correlate with mean incubation temps among species, but temp variability within species
- Threshold variation within pops (TRT) is more complex and confounded by study design
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Just published in @journal-evo.bsky.social: Different diets, different speciation rates in the most ecologically diverse family of mammals, the amazing Phyllostomidae 🦇
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Para un pequeño resumen, ve las figuras 👇
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Para un pequeño resumen, ve las figuras 👇
October 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just published in @journal-evo.bsky.social: Different diets, different speciation rates in the most ecologically diverse family of mammals, the amazing Phyllostomidae 🦇
tinyurl.com/5xd3p3mz
Para un pequeño resumen, ve las figuras 👇
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Para un pequeño resumen, ve las figuras 👇
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Check out our new deer mouse paper @sse-evolution.bsky.social! A truly collaborative effort with @drgodwit.bsky.social, @mstager.bsky.social, and Zac Cheviron. academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Incomplete genetic compensation and countergradient variation of blood-oxygen transport in deer mice
Abstract. Novel environments can induce fitness-reducing responses (i.e., maladaptive plasticity) that should be eliminated by selection via genetic compen
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September 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Check out our new deer mouse paper @sse-evolution.bsky.social! A truly collaborative effort with @drgodwit.bsky.social, @mstager.bsky.social, and Zac Cheviron. academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Now seeking associate editors for 2026! AEs receive free membership in SSE and free registration to the annual Evolution meeting. Indicate your interest in this short form by September 30: forms.gle/JwAmeM4YV9Fv...
September 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Now seeking associate editors for 2026! AEs receive free membership in SSE and free registration to the annual Evolution meeting. Indicate your interest in this short form by September 30: forms.gle/JwAmeM4YV9Fv...
New Editor's Choice article:
"Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
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"Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
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@hirsticane.bsky.social @RamsesRosales11.bsky.social @marcabeer.bsky.social @jason-strickland.bsky.social @reptilerhett.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
New Editor's Choice article:
"Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
doi.org/10.1093/evol...
@hirsticane.bsky.social @RamsesRosales11.bsky.social @marcabeer.bsky.social @jason-strickland.bsky.social @reptilerhett.bsky.social
"Island biogeography and competition drive rapid venom complexity evolution across rattlesnakes" by Hirst et al.
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@hirsticane.bsky.social @RamsesRosales11.bsky.social @marcabeer.bsky.social @jason-strickland.bsky.social @reptilerhett.bsky.social