Table 1.
Some of the candidate genes and the phenotypic traits that they influence in natural populations of non-model species. Adapted from [23].
| Candidate Gene | Species | Phenotypic Trait | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calmodulin (CALM1) | Darwin’s finches (Geospiza spp.) | Beak morphology | [24] |
| cGMP-dependent protein kinase (KGP1) | Honey bee (Apis mellifera) | Foraging behavior division of labour | [25] |
| Pantophysin (PAN1) | Cod (Gadus morhua) | Growth | [26] |
| Phosphoglucose isomerase (PGI) | Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) | Dispersal | [27] |
| Protein tyrosine phosphotase (PTEN) | Nasonia wasps | Longevity/incompatability | [28] |
| Thyroid hormome receptor alpha | Ambystomatid salamanders | Timing of metamorphosis | [29] |
| Wingless | Heliconius butterflies | Wing patterning | [30] |
| Tyrosine related protein kinase I (TRYP1) | Soay sheep (Ovis aries) | Coat colour polymorphism | [31] |
| Gp-9-odorant binding protein precursor | Fire ants | Social organization behaviour | [32] |