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¹School of Biology, Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, USA. nparnell@gatech.edu

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Evolutionary dynamics are shaped by form-function relationships. This study reveals how genetic architecture influences simple and complex jaw systems in cichlid fish, uncovering novel functional pathways.

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary biology
Genetics
Comparative anatomy

Background:

The relationship between an organism's form and its function is a key driver of evolutionary dynamics.
Complex systems with multiple structural configurations (many-to-one mapping, MTOM) may influence evolutionary trajectories differently than simpler systems.
The genetic underpinnings of MTOM functional systems remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the form-function mapping and genetic basis of simple (lower jaw levers) and complex (4-bar linkage jaws) systems in teleost fishes.
To identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling jaw morphology and function in hybrid cichlids.
To understand how genetic architecture influences functional novelty and evolutionary potential.

Main Methods:

Analysis of quantitative trait loci (QTL) in hybrids of two Lake Malawi cichlid species.
Examination of morphological components and functional performance of jaw systems.
Investigating the genetic basis of phenotypic variation and correlations.

Main Results:

Hybrid cichlids exhibited transgressive segregation (novelty) in both simple and complex jaw systems.
Functional novelty in simple systems correlated with extreme morphologies, while complex systems showed novelty through morphological recombination.
Multiple loci of moderate effect and epistasis influenced jaw phenotypes, with QTL explaining less variance in the 4-bar linkage system.
Genetic linkage between simple and complex jaw components was identified, potentially constraining functional evolution.

Conclusions:

Genetic architecture significantly impacts the evolution of both simple and complex functional systems.
MTOM systems, like the 4-bar linkage jaw, may evolve through recombination of parental traits.
Understanding genetic linkage is crucial for predicting functional evolution and diversification in craniofacial systems.