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Evolution of intrasexual colour polymorphism in female damselflies.
Species showing multiple morphs present a challenge for evolutionary theory. Current explanations for the evolution of female-limited polymorphism do not suffice to account for the recently observed variation in female morph frequencies, which is far greater than previously appreciated. Focus on variation in density and frequency in relation to morph-specific fitness, behaviour and morphology should allow reaching a more general explanation.
Date:1 Jan 2008 → 31 Dec 2008
Keywords:EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
Disciplines:Ecology, Environmental science and management, Other environmental sciences