Family conflict and the evolution of sociality in reptiles
Mating systems and parental care are predicted to coevolve because the former dictates the
cost–benefit ratio of the latter by affecting genetic relatedness between adults and offspring …
cost–benefit ratio of the latter by affecting genetic relatedness between adults and offspring …
A contact-based social network of lizards is defined by low genetic relatedness among strongly connected individuals
Social organization is widespread; even largely solitary species must organize themselves
to enable contacts with mates and reduce competition with conspecifics. Although the forms …
to enable contacts with mates and reduce competition with conspecifics. Although the forms …
Female aggression predicts mode of paternity acquisition in a social lizard
Individual differences in behaviour are ubiquitous in nature. Despite the likely role of
selection in maintaining these differences, there are few demonstrations of their fitness …
selection in maintaining these differences, there are few demonstrations of their fitness …
Resource distribution mediates social and mating behavior in a family living lizard
The distribution of resources should influence mate availability and the costs and benefits of
pursuing different mating strategies. Where resources are dispersed, males may be …
pursuing different mating strategies. Where resources are dispersed, males may be …
Within‐population variation in social strategies characterize the social and mating system of an Australian lizard, Egernia whitii
The lizard genus Egernia has been suggested as an excellent model system for examining
the evolution of sociality as it exhibits considerable diversity in social organization both …
the evolution of sociality as it exhibits considerable diversity in social organization both …
The role of size and aggression in intrasexual male competition in a social lizard species, Egernia whitii
Competition between males is a key component of the agonistic intrasexual interactions that
influence resource acquisition, social system dynamics, and ultimately reproductive success …
influence resource acquisition, social system dynamics, and ultimately reproductive success …
Plio-Pleistocene diversification and biogeographic barriers in southern Australia reflected in the phylogeography of a widespread and common lizard species
Palaeoclimatic events and biogeographical processes since the mid-Tertiary have played
an important role in shaping the evolution and distribution of Australian fauna. However …
an important role in shaping the evolution and distribution of Australian fauna. However …
Current genetic isolation and fragmentation contrasts with historical connectivity in an alpine lizard (Cyclodomorphus praealtus) threatened by climate change
Assessing levels of genetic diversity, connectivity and historical demography for threatened
species provides important information for conservation management. We used a …
species provides important information for conservation management. We used a …
Promiscuity resolves constraints on social mate choice imposed by population viscosity
Population viscosity can have major consequences for adaptive evolution, in particular for
phenotypes involved in social interactions. For example, population viscosity increases the …
phenotypes involved in social interactions. For example, population viscosity increases the …
Restricted gene flow in the endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard (Tiliqua adelaidensis) in a fragmented agricultural landscape
Habitat fragmentation can have several adverse genetic impacts on populations. Assessing
the extent of these threatening processes is essential in conservation management. In the …
the extent of these threatening processes is essential in conservation management. In the …