Ontogenetic convergence and evolution of foot morphology in European cave salamanders (Family: Plethodontidae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A major goal in evolutionary biology is to understand the evolution of phenotypic diversity. Both natural and sexual selection play a large role in generating phenotypic adaptations, with biomechanical requirements and developmental...

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Main Authors: Nistri Annamaria, Adams Dean C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/216