Intrasexually selected weapons
A Rico‐Guevara, KJ Hurme - Biological Reviews, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
We propose a practical concept that distinguishes the particular kind of weaponry that has
evolved to be used in combat between individuals of the same species and sex, which we …
evolved to be used in combat between individuals of the same species and sex, which we …
An integrated Assessment of a group with complex systematics: the Iberomaghrebian lizard genus Podarcis (Squamata, Lacertidae)
MA Carretero - Integrative Zoology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
A critical review of the evolutionary biology of Iberian and North African lizard members of
the genus Podarcis (Lacertidae) based on phylogeny, phylogeography, morphometrics …
the genus Podarcis (Lacertidae) based on phylogeny, phylogeography, morphometrics …
Effects of environmental disturbance on phenotypic variation: an integrated assessment of canalization, developmental stability, modularity, and allometry in lizard …
MM Lazić, MA Carretero… - The American …, 2015 - journals.uchicago.edu
When populations experience suboptimal conditions, the mechanisms involved in the
regulation of phenotypic variation can be challenged, resulting in increased phenotypic …
regulation of phenotypic variation can be challenged, resulting in increased phenotypic …
Intraspecific ecomorphological variation: linear and geometric morphometrics reveal habitat‐related patterns within Podarcis bocagei wall lizards
A Kaliontzopoulou, MA Carretero… - Journal of evolutionary …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Morphological variation in relation to habitat is known to occur in several lizard groups.
Comparative studies have linked morphology and habitat use, showing that locomotion is …
Comparative studies have linked morphology and habitat use, showing that locomotion is …
Relationships between head morphology, bite performance and ecology in two species of Podarcis wall lizards
Understanding the relationship between form and function is central to our comprehension
of how phenotypic diversity evolves. Traits involved in multiple activities, such as social …
of how phenotypic diversity evolves. Traits involved in multiple activities, such as social …
The evolution of sexual dimorphism: understanding mechanisms of sexual shape differences
CM Berns - Sexual dimorphism, 2013 - books.google.com
Understanding the origin of biodiversity has been a major focus in evolutionary and
ecological biology for well over a century and several patterns and mechanisms have been …
ecological biology for well over a century and several patterns and mechanisms have been …
Vascular patterns in the heads of dinosaurs: evidence for blood vessels, sites of thermal exchange, and their role in physiological thermoregulatory strategies
WR Porter, LM Witmer - The Anatomical Record, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Body size has thermal repercussions that impact physiology. Large‐bodied dinosaurs
potentially retained heat to the point of reaching dangerous levels, whereas small dinosaurs …
potentially retained heat to the point of reaching dangerous levels, whereas small dinosaurs …
Insularity affects head morphology, bite force and diet in a Mediterranean lizard
Island environments differ with regard to numerous features from the mainland and may
induce large-scale changes in most aspects of the biology of an organism. In this study, we …
induce large-scale changes in most aspects of the biology of an organism. In this study, we …
Geometric morphometrics in herpetology: modern tools for enhancing the study of morphological variation in amphibians and reptiles
A Kaliontzopoulou - Basic and Applied Herpetology, 2011 - ojs.herpetologica.org
The use of geometric morphometrics for studying phenotypic variation in amphibians and
reptiles has visibly increased in the last decade. These modern tools provide a robust …
reptiles has visibly increased in the last decade. These modern tools provide a robust …
[HTML][HTML] Deconstructing a Species-Complex: Geometric Morphometric and Molecular Analyses Define Species in the Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis)
Morphological data are a conduit for the recognition and description of species, and their
acquisition has recently been broadened by geometric morphometric (GM) approaches that …
acquisition has recently been broadened by geometric morphometric (GM) approaches that …