Hybridization constrains the evolution of mimicry complexes in woodpeckers

The evolution of interspecific mimicry does not always result in perfect resemblance between mimics and models. Differences between members of a mimicry complex can be explained by genetic or developmental constraints. Alternatively, imperfect mimicry might be the outcome of a tradeoff between multi...

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Main Authors: Jente Ottenburghs, Michaël P. J. Nicolaï
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of Avian Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.03228