Sexual dimorphism and inter-individual variation in the rove beetle, Creophilus maxillosus L. (Col: Staphylinidae)

Sexual selection is expected to drive phenotypic differences between conspecific male and females, a widespread phenomenon known as sexual dimorphism. At the same time, individuals may exhibit some degree of intra-sexual variation. We examined the sexual dimorphism and inter-individual variation in...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Shahbaz, Gadir Nouri-Ganbalani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 2017-12-01
Series:Arthropods
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Online Access:http://www.iaees.org/publications/journals/arthropods/articles/2017-6(4)/sexual-dimorphism-and-inter-individual-variation.pdf