Genetic covariance between indices of body condition and immunocompetence in a passerine bird
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Condition-dependence is a ubiquitous feature of animal life histories and has important implications for both natural and sexual selection. Mate choice, for instance, is typically based on condition-dependent signals. Theory predicts...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-11-01
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Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/5/61 |