Distinct patterns of pigment development underlie convergent hyperpigmentation between nocturnal and diurnal geckos (Squamata: Gekkota)

BACKGROUND: Evolutionary transitions in temporal niche necessitates specialized morphology, physiology, and behaviors. Diurnal, heliothermic squamates (lizards and snakes) that bask require protection from ultraviolet radiation (UV) that can damage internal organs such as the brain, viscera, and gon...

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Autores principales: Griffing, Aaron H., Gamble, Tony, Bauer, Aaron M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2020
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7099784/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32220231
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12862-020-01604-9

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7099784/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32220231
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12862-020-01604-9

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