Raptor genomes reveal evolutionary signatures of predatory and nocturnal lifestyles

Birds of prey (raptors) are dominant apex predators in terrestrial communities, with hawks (Accipitriformes) and falcons (Falconiformes) hunting by day and owls (Strigiformes) hunting by night.

Source: Genome Biology - August 29, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Yun Sung Cho, Je Hoon Jun, Jung A Kim, Hak-Min Kim, Oksung Chung, Seung-Gu Kang, Jin-Young Park, Hwa-Jung Kim, Sunghyun Kim, Hee-Jong Kim, Jin-ho Jang, Ki-Jeong Na, Jeongho Kim, Seung Gu Park, Hwang-Yeol Lee, Andrea Manica & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research