Proximate basis of the covariation between a melanin-based female ornament and offspring quality
Proximate basis of the covariation between a melanin-based female ornament and offspring quality
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Berlin: Springer-Verlag
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English
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In contradiction to sexual selection theory, several studies showed that although the expression of melanin-based ornaments is usually under strong genetic control and weakly sensitive to the environment and body condition, they can signal individual quality. Covariation between a melanin-based ornament and phenotypic quality may result from pleiot...
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Proximate basis of the covariation between a melanin-based female ornament and offspring quality
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66789260
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_66789260
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0029-8549
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1432-1939
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10.1007/s00442-004-1636-x
