Morph-specific seasonal variation of aggressive behaviour in a polymorphic lizard species

Morph-specific seasonal variation of aggressive behaviour in a polymorphic lizard species

The persistence of colour polymorphism (CP) within a given population is generally associated with the coexistence of alternative reproductive strategies, each one involving specific trade-offs among behavioural, morphological, physiological, and other life histories. Common wall lizard (Podarcis mu...

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Main Authors: Alan Jioele Coladonato, Marco Mangiacotti, Stefano Scali, Marco A. L. Zuffi, Carlotta Pasquariello, Cristian Matellini, Simone Buratti, Mara Battaiola, Roberto Sacchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-11-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Colour polymorphism
Aggressive behaviour
Podarcis muralis
Seasonal variation
Alternative strategies
Mirror test
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/10268.pdf

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