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Which method did the researchers use to identify genes that might have been under natural selection between the great tits in the UK and the Netherlands?
Comparing the DNA of the birds
What was surprising about the genes that were identified as potentially being under natural selection?
They were related to beak shape
Which species of bird did the researchers study in their research project?
Great tits and Darwin's finches
What can the statistical 'footprints' in DNA tell us about different bird populations?
Their past lives
What is the main focus of the research project mentioned in the text?
Identifying genes related to beak shape in great tits
Which countries were the DNA samples of great tits collected from?
UK and Netherlands
What can the DNA of great tits tell us about their ecology?
Their past lives
What did the researchers find surprising about the genes potentially under natural selection?
They were related to beaks
Which species did the researchers also find genes that affect beak shape in?
Darwin's finches
What additional data did the researchers collect besides the DNA samples?
Beak measurements
Discover the Ecological Insights from Great Tit DNA Comparison in the UK and the Netherlands. Explore the fascinating world of genetics as we analyze the statistical footprints of natural selection and uncover the secrets of these avian species' past lives. Test your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the ecological implications hidden within their DNA.
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