| Title |
Evolution of Anolis Lizard Dewlap Diversity
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|---|---|
| Published in |
PLOS ONE, March 2007
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0000274 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Kirsten E. Nicholson, Luke J. Harmon, Jonathan B. Losos |
| Abstract |
The dewlaps of Anolis lizards provide a classic example of a complex signaling system whose function and evolution is poorly understood. Dewlaps are flaps of skin beneath the chin that are extended and combined with head and body movements for visual signals and displays. They exhibit extensive morphological variation and are one of two cladistic features uniting anoles, yet little is known regarding their function and evolution. We quantified the diversity of anole dewlaps, investigated whether dewlap morphology was informative regarding phylogenetic relationships, and tested two separate hypotheses: (A) similar Anolis habitat specialists possess similar dewlap configurations (Ecomorph Convergence hypothesis), and (B) sympatric species differ in their dewlap morphologies to a greater extent than expected by chance (Species Recognition hypothesis). |
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| France | 2 | 8% |
| Brazil | 1 | 4% |
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| Mexico | 1 | 4% |
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| Brazil | 6 | 2% |
| Germany | 2 | <1% |
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| Italy | 1 | <1% |
| Austria | 1 | <1% |
| India | 1 | <1% |
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| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 3 | <1% |
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| Researcher | 57 | 18% |
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| Professor > Associate Professor | 25 | 8% |
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| Unknown | 35 | 11% |
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| Earth and Planetary Sciences | 2 | <1% |
| Other | 13 | 4% |
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