Cargando…

Sexually selected dichromatism in the hihi Notiomystis cincta: multiple colours for multiple receivers

Why do some bird species show dramatic sexual dichromatism in their plumage? Sexual selection is the most common answer to this question. However, other competing explanations mean it is unwise to assume that all sexual dichromatism has evolved by this mechanism. Even if sexual selection is involved...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Walker, L K, Ewen, J G, Brekke, P, Kilner, R M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BlackWell Publishing Ltd 2014
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4515105/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24836349
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jeb.12417