Bare parts in the Galliformes: the evolution of a multifunctional structure

A morphological trait can have multiple functions shaped by varying selective forces. Bare parts in birds, such as wattles, casques and combs, are known to function in both signalling and thermoregulation. Studies have demonstrated such structures are targets of sexual selection via female choice in...

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Published in:	Royal Society Open Science
Main Authors:	Min Zhao, Sarah M. Kurtis, Ellen A. Humbel, Emily V. Griffith, Tong Liu, Edward L. Braun, Richard Buchholz, Rebecca T. Kimball
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Royal Society 2024-01-01
Subjects:	landfowl fleshy structure sexual selection natural selection phylogenetic comparative analysis
Online Access:	https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.231695