Gudgeon fish with and without genetically determined countershading coexist in heterogeneous littoral environments of an ancient lake
Abstract Countershading, characterized by a darker dorsal surface and lighter ventral surface, is common among many animals. This dorsoventral pigment polarity is often thought to be adaptive coloration for camouflage. By contrast, noncountershaded (melanistic) morphs often occur within a species du...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-10-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8050 |