Browsing by Subject "0603 Evolutionary Biology"

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Does extra-pair paternity drive sexual dichromatism and sexual size dimorphism in passerines?

Wells, Sarah; Valcu, M.; Kempenaers, B.; Anderson, M.; Dale, J. (2018-07)

Male-biased sexual selection is considered a main evolutionary driver of the sexual dimorphism frequently observed in species exhibiting polygyny or female-only parental care. Correspondingly, it is hypothesized that ...
Spatial and temporal variation in prey color patterns for background matching across a continuous heterogeneous environment

Baling, Marleen; Stuart-Fox, D.; Brunton, D. H.; Dale, J. (Wiley Open Access [University Publisher), 2020-02-22)

In heterogeneous habitats, camouflage via background matching can be challenging because visual characteristics can vary dramatically across small spatial scales. Additionally, temporal variation in signaling functions of ...