Dimorphism

gwang gwang at mb.sympatico.ca
Fri Mar 12 22:01:46 EST 1999


Hi,
Could someone please tell me what activates the genes responsible for
dark forms in Papilio glaucus?  I know taht these swallowtails in
southern regions mimic Battus philenor and exhibit dimorphism and that
butterflies in northern latitudes don't; so, does this mean that they're
genetically dissimilar?

Thanks,
Xi Wang


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