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An Overlooked Habitat‐Dependent Link Between Metabolism and Water Loss in Reptiles

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
We measured the gas exchange of six lizard and six snake species, under high and low air humidity, and two intriguing patterns emerged. First, although desert species lose less water via evaporation than similar‐sized mesic species under similar conditions, water loss is virtually the same when each is exposed to its natural conditions.
Shahar Dubiner, Shai Meiri, Eran Levin
wiley   +1 more source

Candidate Gene Identification and Genomic Prediction for Key Reproductive Traits in Yorkshire, Landrace, and Duroc Pigs. [PDF]

Animals (Basel)
Hao W, Sun WS, Li Z, Zhang J, Shi L, Chaolu H, Zhang Q, Kumar Suthar T, Wang L, Zhang SM.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Unravelling Evolutionary Dynamics of Female Sexual Cannibalism and Male Reproductive Strategies in Spiders

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Sexual cannibalism (SC), where one mating partner consumes the other in the context of mating, is especially prevalent among spiders. However, the evolution of SC in spiders is still not fully understood. We review key hypotheses for SC and explore how female‐initiated SC has driven the evolution of various male counter‐adaptations to mitigate its ...
Simona Kralj‐Fišer, Franco Cargnelutti, Daiqin Li, Matjaž Kuntner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing genomic predictions in maize using a diversity panel and a multiparental population. [PDF]

Plant Genome
López-Malvar A, Santiago R, Butrón A, Malvar RA, Gesteiro N.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Colour Morphs as Alternative Solutions to the Trade‐Off Predicted by the Immuno‐Competence Handicap Hypothesis

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
In this study, we tested whether white and yellow morphs of the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) adopt alternative strategies shaped by the immuno‐competence handicap hypotheses (ICHH). We found that testosterone‐induced immune suppression was stronger in white males, while aggression decreased in both morphs.
Roberto Sacchi, Alan J. Coladonato, Stefano Scali, Marco A. L. Zuffi, Rupert Palme, Marco Mangiacotti   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence and Genetic Parameters Estimation of Blood and Meat Spots in Brown-Shelled Eggs During the Extended Laying Period. [PDF]

Animals (Basel)
Jin H, Luo B, Xuan L, Wang R, Lai J, Xu G, Zheng J.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Uncovering the Process of Sexual Segregation: Male Early‐Life Individual Tactics Shape Its Onset and Affect Phenotypic Quality in a Large Mammal

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Early‐life traits significantly influence sexual segregation patterns and phenotypic quality in male fallow deer. Males in better condition and those more risk‐prone left natal groups earlier with fewer returns to natal groups. However, males with frequent excursions back to natal groups compensated for initial body condition disadvantages.
Cong Yu, Bawan Amin, Anna David, Jane Faull, Kimberly Conteddu, Laura L. Griffin, Adam F. Smith, Amy Haigh, Simone Ciuti   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stability of Music Engagement Across Childhood, Adolescence, and Established Adulthood: A Longitudinal Twin and Adoption Study. [PDF]

Dev Sci
Gustavson DE, Friedman NP, Corley RP, Wadsworth SJ, Reynolds CA, Maes HHM.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Data reconciliation in multi‐trait experiments with kinship ordination

Methods in Ecology and Evolution, EarlyView.
Abstract A central aim in biology is understanding the heritability of traits and how trait interactions contribute to success in diverse environments. Experiments that record multiple traits from individuals of known pedigree or genetic relatedness in distinct environments are key to addressing this aim.
Justin J. Van Ee, Megan L. Vahsen, Diana Gamba, Toby M. Maxwell, Bill E. Davidson, Brynne E. Lazarus, Lauren M. Porensky, Ruth Hufbauer, Matthew J. Germino, Peter B. Adler, Jesse R. Lasky, Mevin B. Hooten   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Whole-genome sequencing analysis of anthropometric traits in 672,976 individuals reveals convergence between rare and common genetic associations. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Hawkes G, Wright HIW, Beaumont RN, Chundru K, Hanson A, Jackson L, Murray A, Patel K, Frayling TM, Wright CF, Wood AR, Weedon MN.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source