Divergence time and environmental similarity predict the strength of morphological convergence in stick and leaf insects
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2319485121
Abstract: Significance Phasmids (stick and leaf insects) exemplify the extraordinary power of natural selection to shape organismal phenotypes. The animals themselves are charismatic exemplars of crypsis and masquerade; and our characterization of their adaptive radiation reveals… read more here.
Keywords: leaf insects; morphological convergence; convergence; strength morphological ... See more keywords
Morphological Convergence and Divergence in Galaxias Fishes in Lentic and Lotic Habitats
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DOI: 10.3390/d12050183
Abstract: The influence of contrasting lentic and lotic hydrological environments on the morphology of members of the Galaxias vulgaris species complex was examined. Morphological variation between habitat types was investigated by comparison of populations of Galaxias… read more here.
Keywords: galaxias; convergence divergence; morphological convergence; lentic lotic ... See more keywords