Ecological and morphological determinants of evolutionary diversification in Darwin's finches and their relatives
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.6994
Abstract: Abstract Darwin's finches are a classic example of adaptive radiation, a process by which multiple ecologically distinct species rapidly evolve from a single ancestor. Such evolutionary diversification is typically explained by adaptation to new ecological… read more here.
Keywords: darwin finches; diversification; finches relatives; evolutionary diversification ... See more keywords
The terroir of the finch: How spatial and temporal variation shapes phenotypic traits in DARWIN'S finches
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9399
Abstract: Abstract The term terroir is used in viticulture to emphasize how the biotic and abiotic characteristics of a local site influence grape physiology and thus the properties of wine. In ecology and evolution, such terroir… read more here.
Keywords: ecology; temporal variation; terroir; darwin finches ... See more keywords
Population structure of a nest parasite of Darwin’s finches within its native and invasive ranges
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DOI: 10.1007/s10592-020-01315-0
Abstract: Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, with endemic species on islands being at particular risk. Management programs can help to minimize these impacts, but such programs are most successful when they… read more here.
Keywords: darwin finches; galapagos islands; population structure; island populations ... See more keywords
Buzzes are used as signals of aggressive intent in Darwin’s finches
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DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blad152
Abstract: Signals of aggression may potentially reduce the fitness costs of conflict during agonistic interactions if they are honest. Here we examined whether the ‘buzz’ vocalization in two species of Darwin’s finches, the small tree finch,… read more here.
Keywords: criterion; used signals; signals aggressive; buzzes used ... See more keywords
Darwin’s finches habitually anoint their feathers with leaves of the endemic tree Psidium galapageium during the non‐breeding season
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DOI: 10.1111/eth.13153
Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. © 2021 The Authors.… read more here.
Keywords: darwin finches; biology; finches habitually; anoint feathers ... See more keywords
Epigenetic variation between urban and rural populations of Darwin’s finches
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DOI: 10.1186/s12862-017-1025-9
Abstract: BackgroundThe molecular basis of evolutionary change is assumed to be genetic variation. However, growing evidence suggests that epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation, may also be involved in rapid adaptation to new environments. An important… read more here.
Keywords: rural populations; variation; darwin finches; urban rural ... See more keywords