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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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Series: | BMC Evolutionary Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/216 |