The integration of macroevolutionary pattern with developmental mechanism presents an
outstanding challenge for studies of phenotypic evolution. Here, we use a combination of …

Complex organismal structures are organized into modules, suites of traits that develop,
function, and vary in a coordinated fashion. By limiting or directing covariation among …

Twenty-one species of lizards are included in the southernmost clade of South America, the
Liolaemus lineomaculatus section. There are two hypotheses of species-grouping within this …

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 …

An animal's morphology influences its ability to perform essential tasks, such as locomoting
to obtain prey or escape predators. While morphology–performance relationships are well …

Although differential selective pressures on males and females of the same species may
result in sex-specific evolutionary trajectories, comparative studies of adaptive radiations …

Determining whether and how evolution is predictable is an important goal, particularly as
anthropogenic disturbances lead to novel species interactions that could modify selective …

If fitness optima for a given trait differ between males and females in a population, sexual
dimorphism may evolve. Sex-biased trait variation may affect patterns of habitat use, and if …

Species invasions are a global scourge. Nonetheless, they provide the appropriate
evolutionary setting to rigorously test the role that interspecific competition plays in species …

Studies have indicated that the abundance and community structure of gut microbiota are
altered by diet. In this study, next‐generation sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene amplicon …