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Correlated Evolution of Acrobatic Display and Both Neural and Somatic Phenotypic Traits in Manakins (Pipridae).
Integrative and comparative biology - 14 Oct 2021
Day Lainy B, Helmhout Wilson, Pano Glendin, Olsson Urban, Hoeksema Jason D, Lindsay Willow R
Abstract excerpt
Brightly colored manakin (Aves: Pipridae) males are known for performing acrobatic displays punctuated by non-vocal sounds (sonations) in order to attract dull colored females. The complexity of the display sequence and assortment of display elements involved (e.g., sonations, acrobatic maneuvers, and cooperative performances) varies considerably across manakin species. Species-specific display elements coevolve...
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