[PDF][PDF] The caper package: comparative analysis of phylogenetics and evolution in R
1 Background Comparing the traits of species (or of groups of species of higher taxonomic
rank) can produce deep insights into evolutionary processes. However, all such analyses …
rank) can produce deep insights into evolutionary processes. However, all such analyses …
Sexual conflict and the evolution of breeding systems in shorebirds
Publisher Summary Sexual conflict emerges from the different evolutionary interests of
males and females over reproduction. Shorebirds have long been noted for their extreme …
males and females over reproduction. Shorebirds have long been noted for their extreme …
Phylogenetic eigenvector maps: a framework to model and predict species traits
G Guénard, P Legendre… - Methods in Ecology and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Phylogenetic signals are the legacy related to evolutionary processes shaping trait variation
among species. Biologists can use these signals to tackle questions related to the …
among species. Biologists can use these signals to tackle questions related to the …
Phylogenetics of modern shorebirds (Charadriiformes) based on phenotypic evidence: analysis and discussion
BC Livezey - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Modern shorebirds (Neornithes: Charadriiformes) are among the most diverse,
phylogenetically challenging, and evolutionarily critical of avian orders. Despite several …
phylogenetically challenging, and evolutionarily critical of avian orders. Despite several …
Avian eggshell thickness: scaling and maximum body mass in birds
GF Birchard, DC Deeming - Journal of Zoology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The avian eggshell represents a highly evolved structure adapted to the physiological
requirements of the embryo and the potential fracturing forces it is exposed to during …
requirements of the embryo and the potential fracturing forces it is exposed to during …
The evolution of reversed sex roles and classical polyandry: Insights from coucals and other animals
In most animals, competition for mating opportunities is higher among males, whereas
females are more likely to provide parental care. In few species, though, these" …
females are more likely to provide parental care. In few species, though, these" …
Delayed egg‐laying and shortened incubation duration of Arctic‐breeding shorebirds coincide with climate cooling
Biological impacts of climate change are exemplified by shifts in phenology. As the timing of
breeding advances, the within‐season relationships between timing of breeding and …
breeding advances, the within‐season relationships between timing of breeding and …
North or south? Phylogenetic and biogeographic origins of a globally distributed avian clade
Establishing phylogenetic relationships within a clade can help to infer ancestral origins and
indicate how widespread species reached their current biogeographic distributions. The …
indicate how widespread species reached their current biogeographic distributions. The …
Fecundity selection predicts Bergmann's rule in syngnathid fishes
AB Wilson - Molecular Ecology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The study of latitudinal increases in organismal body size (Bergmann's rule) predates even
Darwin's evolutionary theory. While research has long concentrated on identifying general …
Darwin's evolutionary theory. While research has long concentrated on identifying general …
Incubation patterns of a shorebird with rapid multiple clutches, the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus)
PDB Skrade, SJ Dinsmore - Canadian Journal of Zoology, 2012 - cdnsciencepub.com
The rapid multiclutch parental care system of the Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus JK
Townsend, 1837) presents a rare opportunity to examine sex-specific differences in avian …
Townsend, 1837) presents a rare opportunity to examine sex-specific differences in avian …