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Species divergence in sexually selected traits: increase in song elaboration is related to decrease in plumage ornamentation in finches.

Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 1 Feb 2002

Badyaev Alexander V, Hill Geoffrey E, Weckwort Byron V

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Elaborate plumage and complex songs of male birds are two of the best-known examples of sexually selected traits, yet the interaction between these traits is poorly understood. Theory suggests that among a suite of potential displays, animals will emphasize traits that are most conspicuous, least costly, or best signal condition and reduce display of other traits. Here we examined the relationship between song...

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PMID: 11926507
DOI: 10.1111/j.0014-3820.2002.tb01350.x

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