Sökning: "Lek Evolution"
Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade orden Lek Evolution.
1. The genetic basis for adaptation in natural populations
Sammanfattning : Many previous studies in evolutionary genetics have been based on few model organisms that can be reared at ease in the laboratory. In contrast, genetic studies of non-model, natural populations are desirable as they provide a wider range of adaptive phenotypes throughout evolutionary timescales and allow a more realistic understanding of how natural selection drives adaptive evolution. LÄS MER
2. Genetic Structuring and the Evolution of Lekking Behaviour in the White-bearded Manakin, Manacus manacus
Sammanfattning : Genetic structuring is common in natural populations. It is important to identify and consider population structure when studying evolutionary processes. Recently, the discovery of genetic structuring in some lekking bird species has opened up new perspectives on our understanding of the evolution of lek mating systems. LÄS MER
3. Chemical Communication and Mate Choice : Investigations into the Meaning of a Fruit Fly Pheromone
Sammanfattning : Chemical signals are the most widely used form of sexual communication throughout the living world. However, there is in general little knowledge about what these signals actually communicate. The role of chemical signals, i.e. LÄS MER
4. The estrogen receptor in fish and effects of synthetic estrogens in the environment - Ecological and evolutionary perspectives and societal awareness
Sammanfattning : Synthetic hormones are a group of pharmaceuticals used for various human and animal treatments. However, consumption and disposal of these substances have also given rise to negative effects and environmental problems for organisms in the wild which is why these substances have been classified as estrogenic endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). LÄS MER
5. Evolutionary genetics and consequences of inbreeding in sand lizards (Lacerta agilis)
Sammanfattning : Inbreeding is a well-known phenomenon in evolutionary and conservation biology. In the 19th century, Charles Darwin demonstrated the detrimental effects of inbreeding in plants, followed by over a century of extensive research including various animal and plant taxa. LÄS MER