Factor in Fear: Interference Competition in Polymorphic Spadefoot Toad Tadpoles and Its Potential Role in Disruptive Selection

Disruptive selection arises when extreme phenotypes have a fitness advantage compared to more-intermediate phenotypes. Theory and evidence suggest that intraspecific resource competition is a key driver of disruptive selection. However, while competition can be indirect (exploitative) or direct (int...

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Main Authors: Alexandru Strugariu, Ryan Andrew Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/7/1264