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Does reproductive mode affect sexually-selected coloration? Evaluating UV–blue spots in parthenogenetic and bisexual lizards of the genus Darevskia

Sexual selection often leads to evolution of conspicuous signals, raising the chances of attracting not only potential mates, but also predators. In lacertid lizards, ultraviolet (UV)–blue spots on flanks and shoulders represent such a trait. Some level of correlation between male and female ornamen...

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Autores principales: Abramjan, Andran, Arakelyan, Marine, Frynta, Daniel
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8026159/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33854538
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cz/zoaa039