William J. Etges
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Researcher
Also affiliated: University of Arizona (1987–1990); University of Rochester (1984)
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
William J. Etges' research investigates the ecological genetics of cactophilic Drosophila and the genetic basis for speciation. His work examines how genetic variation within populations relates to reproductive isolation and the evolutionary processes that drive the formation of new species, particularly in fruit fly species. Etges has published on the variation of cuticular hydrocarbons in Rhagoletis fruit flies, exploring their implications for premating reproductive isolation and ecological speciation. He also contributed to a resolution of respect for Conrad Alan Istock, a fellow researcher in the field.
With an h-index of 33 and over 2,968 citations across 80 publications, Etges is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His collaborations include shared publications with Melanie Beehler and Jackson H. Jennings, both from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Etges maintains an active lab website and leads a research group, indicating ongoing contributions to his field. His recent activity confirms his continued engagement in research.
Metrics
- h-index: 33
- Publications: 80
- Citations: 2,977
Selected Publications
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Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023) (2024)
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Cuticular hydrocarbon variation among <scp> <i>Rhagoletis</i> </scp> fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): implications for premating reproductive isolation and ecological speciation (2021)
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Evolutionary genomics of host plant adaptation: insights from Drosophila (2019)
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Effects of temperature on transcriptome and cuticular hydrocarbon expression in ecologically differentiated populations of desert <i>Drosophila</i> (2016)
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Preadult life history variation determines adult transcriptome expression (2015)
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Genome-wide tests for introgression between cactophilic<i>Drosophila</i>implicate a role of inversions during speciation (2015)
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No Boundaries: Genomes, Organisms, and Ecological Interactions Responsible for Divergence and Reproductive Isolation (2014)
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Deciphering life history transcriptomes in different environments (2014)
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Sex-specific triacylglycerides are widely conserved in Drosophila and mediate mating behavior (2014)
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Premating isolation is determined by larval rearing substrates in cactophilic <i><scp>D</scp>rosophila mojavensis</i>. X. Age‐specific dynamics of adult epicuticular hydrocarbon expression in response to different host plants (2014)
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TRANSCRIPTOME-WIDE EXPRESSION VARIATION ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLASTICITY AND MATING SUCCESS IN CACTOPHILIC<i>DROSOPHILA MOJAVENSIS</i> (2013)
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Premating isolation is determined by larval rearing substrates in cactophilic <i><scp>D</scp>rosophila mojavensis</i>. IX. Host plant and population specific epicuticular hydrocarbon expression influences mate choice and sexual selection (2013)
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Functional genomic and phenotypic responses to desiccation in natural populations of a desert drosophilid (2013)
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Cuticular hydrocarbons of Drosophila montana: Geographic variation, sexual dimorphism and potential roles as pheromones (2013)
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Model‐based comparisons of phylogeographic scenarios resolve the intraspecific divergence of cactophilic <i>Drosophila mojavensis</i> (2012)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023)
- Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023)
- Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023)
- Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023)
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