Thermal plasticity in life-history traits in the polymorphic blue-tailed damselfly, Ischnura elegans: no differences between female morphs.

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Female polymorphism is observed in various animal species, but is particularly common in damselflies. The maintenance of this polymorphism has traditionally been explained from frequency and density dependent sexual conflict, however, the role of abiotic factors has recently attracted more interest. Here, the role of ambient temperature in shaping life-history was investigated for the three female morphs of...

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