Convergence and divergence in lizard colour polymorphisms
Colour polymorphic species are model systems for examining the evolutionary processes
that generate and maintain discrete phenotypic variation in natural populations. Lizards …
that generate and maintain discrete phenotypic variation in natural populations. Lizards …
Male–male combats in a polymorphic lizard: residency and size, but not color, affect fighting rules and contest outcome
R Sacchi, F Pupin, A Gentilli, D Rubolini… - … : Official Journal of …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Theoretical models predict that the outcome of dyadic agonistic encounters between males
is influenced by resource‐holding potential, resource value, and intrinsic aggressiveness of …
is influenced by resource‐holding potential, resource value, and intrinsic aggressiveness of …
Multivariate phenotypes and the potential for alternative phenotypic optima in wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) ventral colour morphs
B Calsbeek, D Hasselquist… - Journal of evolutionary …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
A major goal in evolutionary biology is to determine how phenotypic variation arises and is
maintained in natural populations. Recent studies examining the morphological …
maintained in natural populations. Recent studies examining the morphological …
The role of male coloration in the outcome of staged contests in the European common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Colour signals play a key role in regulating the intensity and outcome of animal contests.
Males of the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) show conspicuous ventrolateral …
Males of the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) show conspicuous ventrolateral …
Island biology and morphological divergence of the Skyros wall lizard Podarcis gaigeae: a combined role for local selection and genetic drift on color morph …
Background Patterns of spatial variation in discrete phenotypic traits can be used to draw
inferences about the adaptive significance of traits and evolutionary processes, especially …
inferences about the adaptive significance of traits and evolutionary processes, especially …
Relating endocrinology, physiology and behaviour using species with alternative mating strategies
Summary 1 Recent reviews demonstrate that genetically determined alternative mating
strategies (AMS) are widespread and typically consist of morphs that are recognized by …
strategies (AMS) are widespread and typically consist of morphs that are recognized by …
[PDF][PDF] Color-assortative mating in a color-polymorphic lacertid lizard
Color polymorphisms are common in lizards, which provide an excellent model system to
study their evolution and adaptive function. The lacertid genus Podarcis is particularly …
study their evolution and adaptive function. The lacertid genus Podarcis is particularly …
Color-assortative mating in a color-polymorphic lacertid lizard
Color polymorphisms are common in lizards, which provide an excellent model system to
study their evolution and adaptive function. The lacertid genus Podarcis is particularly …
study their evolution and adaptive function. The lacertid genus Podarcis is particularly …
Seasonal changes in parasite load and a cellular immune response in a colour polymorphic lizard
Permanent colour polymorphisms may be maintained by complex interactions between
physiological traits (eg immunity) and environmental pressures. In this study we investigate …
physiological traits (eg immunity) and environmental pressures. In this study we investigate …
Parasites and health affect multiple sexual signals in male common wall lizards, Podarcis muralis
Multiple advertising sexual traits may either advertise different characteristics of male
condition or be redundant to reinforce reliability of signals. Research has focused on …
condition or be redundant to reinforce reliability of signals. Research has focused on …