The use of glucocorticoid hormones or leucocyte profiles to measure stress in vertebrates: What's the difference?
Measuring stress in animals is important in many ecological, zoological and veterinary
research settings. A common method is to measure plasma levels of glucocorticoid …
research settings. A common method is to measure plasma levels of glucocorticoid …
Genetics and evolution of colour patterns in reptiles
The study of coloration in the polyphyletic reptilians has flourished in the last two decades, in
particular with respect to the underlying genetics of colour traits, the function of colours in …
particular with respect to the underlying genetics of colour traits, the function of colours in …
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 …
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 …
A novel technique to measure chronic levels of corticosterone in turtles living around a major roadway
JH Baxter-Gilbert, JL Riley… - Conservation …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Conservation biology integrates multiple disciplines to expand the ability to identify threats to
populations and develop mitigation for these threats. Road ecology is a branch of …
populations and develop mitigation for these threats. Road ecology is a branch of …
[HTML][HTML] Trait differences among discrete morphs of a color polymorphic lizard, Podarcis erhardii
Color polymorphism defies evolutionary expectations as striking phenotypic variation is
maintained within a single species. Color and other traits mediate social interactions, and …
maintained within a single species. Color and other traits mediate social interactions, and …
[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 …
The importance of ultraviolet and near-infrared sensitivity for visual discrimination in two species of lacertid lizards
M Martin, JF Le Galliard, S Meylan… - Journal of …, 2015 - journals.biologists.com
Male and female Lacertid lizards often display conspicuous coloration that is involved in
intraspecific communication. However, visual systems of Lacertidae have rarely been …
intraspecific communication. However, visual systems of Lacertidae have rarely been …
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 …
Colour polymorphism and alternative breeding strategies: effects of parent's colour morph on fitness traits in the common wall lizard
Colour polymorphism (CP) is widespread in animals, but mechanisms underlying morph
evolution and maintenance are not completely resolved. In reptiles, CP is often genetically …
evolution and maintenance are not completely resolved. In reptiles, CP is often genetically …