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Effects of incubation temperatures on learning abilities of hatchling velvet geckos.
Animal cognition - 1 Jul 2020
Abayarathna Theja, Webb Jonathan K
Abstract excerpt
Stressful environments in utero can have a profound influence on cognitive functions and learning ability. In lizards, thermal environments experienced by embryos can shape a range of traits, including sex, body size, and locomotor performance, which may influence fitness. Recent studies suggest that incubation temperatures may also influence brain development and learning ability of some lizard species....
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