Sexual dimorphism in steppe tortoises (Testudo horsfieldii): influence of the environment and sexual selection on body shape and mobility

Selective forces shape sexes differently, with male body proportions facing strong selection to enhance mate searching and male-to-male combat traits, and female fitness being influenced by the ability to assimilate large amounts of nutrients necessary for vitellogenesis (and/or gestation), and thei...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biological journal of the Linnean Society 2001-03, Vol.72 (3), p.357-372
Hauptverfasser:	BONNET, X, LAGARDE, F, HENEN, B.T, CORBIN, J, NAGY, K.A, NAULLEAU, G, BALHOUL, K, CHASTEL, O, LEGRAND, A, CAMBAG, R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	body shape – sexual dimorphism – sexual selection –Testudo– tortoises – Uzbekistan Testudo horsfieldii Uzbekistan
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