Expression of phenotypic plasticity in hatchlings of the lizard Calotes versicolor (Squamata: Agamidae): influence of nest moisture.

Expression of phenotypic plasticity in hatchlings of the lizard Calotes versicolor (Squamata: Agamidae): influence of nest moisture.

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Calotes versicolor breed from late May to early October. The breeding activity begins with the onset of the southwest monsoon. The eggs laid in early breeding season experience more wet conditions than those of the late breeding season. We studied the influence of nest moisture levels on the phenoty...

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Main Authors: Bhagyarekha N. Pandav, Srinivas K. Saidapur, Bhagyashri A. Shanbhag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2012-06-01
Series:Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology
Subjects:
developmental plasticity
hatchlings
laboratory incubation
nest moisture
phenotype
residual yolk.
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/phyllo/article/view/46187

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