Sex differences in phenotypic plasticity affect variation in sexual size dimorphism in insects: from physiology to evolution
Males and females of nearly all animals differ in their body size, a phenomenon called
sexual size dimorphism (SSD). The degree and direction of SSD vary considerably among …
sexual size dimorphism (SSD). The degree and direction of SSD vary considerably among …
Early‐life food stress hits females harder than males in insects: A meta‐analysis of sex differences in environmental sensitivity
Fitness consequences of early‐life environmental conditions are often sex‐specific, but
corresponding evidence for invertebrates remains inconclusive. Here, we use meta‐analysis …
corresponding evidence for invertebrates remains inconclusive. Here, we use meta‐analysis …
Evolution of sexual dimorphism in the Lepidoptera
CE Allen, BJ Zwaan… - Annual review of …, 2011 - annualreviews.org
Among the animals, the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) are second only to beetles in
number of described species and are known for their striking intra-and interspecific diversity …
number of described species and are known for their striking intra-and interspecific diversity …
Why do males emerge before females? Sexual size dimorphism drives sexual bimaturism in insects
Conspecific females and males often follow different development trajectories which leads to
sex differences in age at maturity (sexual bimaturism, SBM). Whether SBM is typically …
sex differences in age at maturity (sexual bimaturism, SBM). Whether SBM is typically …
Sexual size dimorphism requires a corresponding sex difference in development time: A meta‐analysis in insects
T Teder - Functional Ecology, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The degree and direction of sexual size dimorphism (SSD) vary greatly between animal
species. At the ontogenetic level, SSD may result from sex differences in birth size, growth …
species. At the ontogenetic level, SSD may result from sex differences in birth size, growth …
Integrating the pace‐of‐life syndrome across species, sexes and individuals: Covariation of life history and personality under pesticide exposure
The pace‐of‐life syndrome (POLS) hypothesis integrates covariation of life‐history traits
along a fast–slow continuum and covariation of behavioural traits along a proactive–reactive …
along a fast–slow continuum and covariation of behavioural traits along a proactive–reactive …
Comprehensive thermal performance curves for yellow dung fly life history traits and the temperature-size-rule
ABSTRACT (239 words) Ambient temperature strongly determines the behaviour,
physiology, and life history of all organisms. The technical assessment of organismal …
physiology, and life history of all organisms. The technical assessment of organismal …
Gender and Timing during Ontogeny Matter: Effects of a Temporary High Temperature on Survival, Body Size and Colouration in Harmonia axyridis
The ambient temperature experienced during development is a crucial factor affecting
survival and adult phenotype in ectotherms. Moreover, the exact response of individuals to …
survival and adult phenotype in ectotherms. Moreover, the exact response of individuals to …
Sexual selection on male size drives the evolution of male-biased sexual size dimorphism via the prolongation of male development
Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) arises when the net effects of natural and sexual selection on
body size differ between the sexes. Quantitative SSD variation between taxa is common, but …
body size differ between the sexes. Quantitative SSD variation between taxa is common, but …
Sexual size dimorphism in anurans: ontogenetic determination revealed by an across-species comparison
L Zhang, X Lu - Evolutionary Biology, 2013 - Springer
Ever since Darwin, why and how sexual size dimorphism (SSD) arises among the animal
kingdom has puzzled evolutionary biologists. While comparative analyses focus on ultimate …
kingdom has puzzled evolutionary biologists. While comparative analyses focus on ultimate …