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Toothed Whale Echolocation Evolution by kennedykirkland666 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study investigates the molecular evolution of hearing genes in toothed whales, focusing on adaptations to echolocation in different environments. The analysis of four genes (CDH23, prestin, TMC1, and CLDN14) across 37 odontocete species reveals distinct evolutionary patterns influenced by habitat-specific selective pressures, particularly in coastal and riverine species. Findings suggest that the genetic diversity of toothed whale sonar has been shaped by environmental constraints, leading to accelerat
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