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