A growing number of biologists have begun asking whether environmentally induced
phenotypic change––'phenotypic plasticity'––precedes and facilitates the origin and …

Thyroid hormones (TH) are central hormonal regulators, orchestrating gene expression and
complex biological processes vital for growth and reproduction in variable environments by …

Many amphibian species exploit temporary or even ephemeral aquatic habitats for
reproduction by maximising larval growth under benign conditions but accelerating …

Organisms react to environmental changes through plastic responses that often involve
physiological alterations with the potential to modify life-history traits and fitness …

An ongoing new synthesis in evolutionary theory is expanding our view of the sources of
heritable variation beyond point mutations of fixed phenotypic effects to include …

Natural and anthropogenic disturbances cause profound alterations in organisms, inducing
physiological adjustments to avoid, reduce, or remedy the impact of disturbances. In …

Phenotypic differences among species may evolve through genetic accommodation, but
mechanisms accounting for this process are poorly understood. Here we compare hormonal …

Phenotypic plasticity allows organisms to improve the match between their phenotype and
heterogeneous environments. Theoretical models have argued that costs of maintaining the …

Among invasive species, floating plants have a great impact on aquatic ecosystems, forming
dense mats that cause a great alteration of the physical and chemical water features. We …

Drought can heavily impact aquatic ecosystems. For amphibian species that rely on water
availability for larval development, drought can have direct and indirect effects on larval …