We propose a practical concept that distinguishes the particular kind of weaponry that has
evolved to be used in combat between individuals of the same species and sex, which we …

A critical review of the evolutionary biology of Iberian and North African lizard members of
the genus Podarcis (Lacertidae) based on phylogeny, phylogeography, morphometrics …

When populations experience suboptimal conditions, the mechanisms involved in the
regulation of phenotypic variation can be challenged, resulting in increased phenotypic …

Morphological variation in relation to habitat is known to occur in several lizard groups.
Comparative studies have linked morphology and habitat use, showing that locomotion is …

Understanding the relationship between form and function is central to our comprehension
of how phenotypic diversity evolves. Traits involved in multiple activities, such as social …

Understanding the origin of biodiversity has been a major focus in evolutionary and
ecological biology for well over a century and several patterns and mechanisms have been …

Body size has thermal repercussions that impact physiology. Large‐bodied dinosaurs
potentially retained heat to the point of reaching dangerous levels, whereas small dinosaurs …

Island environments differ with regard to numerous features from the mainland and may
induce large-scale changes in most aspects of the biology of an organism. In this study, we …

The use of geometric morphometrics for studying phenotypic variation in amphibians and
reptiles has visibly increased in the last decade. These modern tools provide a robust …

Morphological data are a conduit for the recognition and description of species, and their
acquisition has recently been broadened by geometric morphometric (GM) approaches that …