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Genetically distinct populations of urban lizards, such as Anolis cristatellus in Puerto Rico, provide an opportunity to understand rapid parallel evolution of complex thermal traits. A single polymorphism associated with heat tolerance may explain how these lizards can endure high temperatures.

Campbell-Staton et al. Parallel selection on thermal physiology facilitates repeated adaptation of city lizards to urban heat islands. Nat. Ecol. Evol. 4, 652-658 (2020).