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Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, 2002 Among a series of eight specimens of Anolis phyllorhinus obtained in the northern part of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, one was determined to be the first female known for the species and the first so far reported for proboscid anoles.
Miguel Trefaut Rodrigues +3 more
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Ecosphere, 2022 Heterogeneous distributions are a fundamental principle of ecology, manifesting as natural variability within ecological levels of organization from individuals to ecosystems.
John M. Toohey +3 more
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Do the relationships between hindlimb anatomy and sprint speed variation differ between sexes in Anolis lizards? [PDF]
, 2019 The ability of an animal to run fast has important consequences on its survival capacity and overall fitness. Previous studies have documented how variation in the morphology of the limbs is related to variation in locomotor performance.
Gillet, Elisa +5 more
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Methods in Ecology and Evolution, EarlyView.Abstract Ecologists and evolutionary biologists are increasingly turning to 3D models to use in scientific research. Natural history museums are one of the primary sources for specimens used as 3D models, and efforts are underway to digitize their collections using methods like photogrammetry.
Jeremy D. Pustilnik, Genevieve S. Rios
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Evolutionary stasis and lability in thermal physiology in a group of tropical lizards [PDF]
, 2014 Understanding how quickly physiological traits evolve is a topic of great interest, particularly in the context of how organisms can adapt in response to climate warming.
Bakken GS +13 more
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Behavioral Responses of Two Common Woodland Salamanders to Novel Urban Stimuli
Ethology, EarlyView.We examined behavioral responses of the Eastern Red‐backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) and Northern Ravine Salamander (P. electromorphus) to novel urban stimuli. The Northern Ravine Salamander exhibited increased thigmotaxis in the presence of concrete pavers simulating roads and walkways.
Amy Q. Friemoth +2 more
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Predictability in evolution: Adaptation of the Bonaire anole (Anolis bonairensis) to an extreme environment. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 The extent to which evolution is deterministic (predictable), or random, is a fundamental question in evolution. This case study attempts to determine the extent to which interspecific divergence can be predicted from intraspecific trends related species.
Roger S Thorpe
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Journal of Anatomy, EarlyView.Geckos and anoline iguanid lizards are well‐known for their possession of adhesive toepads, which are generally regarded as being convergent structures. We show that the anatomical configuration of the foot in these two lineages differs markedly and that these differences likely relate to the contrasing ways they deploy their adhesive systems and ...
Anthony P. Russell +2 more
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On the Origin of Frictional Adhesion in Geckos: Small Morphological Changes Lead to a Major Biomechanical Transition in the Genus \u3cem\u3eGonatodes\u3c/em\u3e [PDF]
, 2017 The evolutionary history of vertebrate locomotion is punctuated by innovations that have permitted expansion into novel ecological niches. Frictional adhesion of geckos is an innovation renowned for enabling locomotion on vertical and inverted smooth ...
Gamble, Tony +2 more
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Area, climate heterogeneity, and the response of climate niches to ecological opportunity in island radiations of Anolis lizards [PDF]
, 2016 Aim Rates of climate niche evolution underlie numerous fundamental ecological processes and patterns. However, while climate niche conservatism varies markedly among regions and clades, the source of this variation remains poorly understood. We tested
Losos J.B. +5 more
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