Correlated evolution between repertoire size and song plasticity predicts that sexual selection on song promotes open-ended learning
Some oscine songbird species modify their songs throughout their lives (‘adult song plasticity’ or ‘open-ended learning’), while others crystallize their songs around sexual maturity. It remains unknown whether the strength of sexual selection on song characteristics, such as repertoire size, affect...
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| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2019-09-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/44454 |