Bare parts in the Galliformes: the evolution of a multifunctional structure

Bare parts in the Galliformes: the evolution of a multifunctional structure

A morphological trait can have multiple functions shaped by varying selective forces. Bare parts in birds, such as wattles, casques and combs, are known to function in both signalling and thermoregulation. Studies have demonstrated such structures are targets of sexual selection via female choice in...

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Main Authors: Min Zhao, Sarah M. Kurtis, Ellen A. Humbel, Emily V. Griffith, Tong Liu, Edward L. Braun, Richard Buchholz, Rebecca T. Kimball
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2024-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
landfowl
fleshy structure
sexual selection
natural selection
phylogenetic comparative analysis
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.231695

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