Development of sexual dimorphism in two sympatric skinks with different growth rates

Abstract Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) is widespread in animals, especially in lizards (Reptilia: Squamata), and is driven by fecundity selection, male–male competition, or other adaptive hypotheses. However, these selective pressures may vary through different life history periods; thus, it is essen...

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Main Authors: Chen Yang, Jinming Zhao, Raul E. Diaz, Nan Lyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-07-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5358