Multivariate phenotypic evolution among island and mainland populations of the ornate day gecko, Phelsuma ornata.

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Interpopulation variation in morphology, such as that among small island populations, plays a key role in speciation and diversification. There are two approaches to investigating evolution of morphological characters: comparing patterns of trait variances and covariances within and among populations, and testing particular adaptive scenarios. Here, we combine both approaches to infer the role of natural...

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