HOW COMMON IS HOMOPLOID HYBRID SPECIATION?

• DOI: 10.1111/evo.12399
• Publication Date: 2014-03-12T17:54:52Z
• Authors: Molly Schumer; Gil G. Rosenthal; Peter Andolfatto
• Keywords: Genetic algorithm

Hybridization has long been considered a process that prevents divergence between species. In contrast to this historical view, an increasing number of empirical studies claim show evidence for hybrid speciation without ploidy change. However, the importance hybridization as route is poorly understood, and many claims have made with insufficient played role in process. We propose criteria determine strength homoploid speciation. Based on evaluation literature using framework, we conclude although appears be common, important more circumscribed.