What makes a long tail short? Testing Allen's rule in the toque macaques of Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1002/ajp.23113
Abstract: Allen's rule (1877) predicts ecogeographical anatomical variation in appendage proportions as a function of body temperature regulation. This phenomenon has been tested in a variety of animal species. In macaques, relative tail length (RTL) is… read more here.
Keywords: toque macaques; allen rule; elevation; tail ... See more keywords
Temperature-dependent Developmental Plasticity And Its Effects on Allen's And Bergmann's Rules in Endotherms.
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icad026
Abstract: Ecogeographical rules, describing common trends in animal form across space and time, have provided key insights into the primary factors driving species diversity on our planet. Among the most well-known ecogeographical rules are Bergmann's Rule… read more here.
Keywords: rule; developmental plasticity; plasticity; temperature ... See more keywords