Following decades of intensive study, Anolis lizards have emerged as a biological model
system. We review how new research on anoles has advanced our understanding of …

We propose an expansion of neuroecological comparisons to include the capabilities of
brainless and non-neural organisms. We begin this enterprise by conducting a systematic …

Islands are thought to facilitate adaptive radiation by providing release from competition and
predation. Anole lizards are considered a classic example of this phenomenon: different …

The establishment of monsoon climate and the consequent aridification has been one of the
most important climate change episodes in the Indian subcontinent. However, little is known …

Recently-developed, molecularly-based phylogenies of geckos have provided the basis for
reassessing the number of times adhesive toe-pads have arisen within the Gekkota. At …

Ultraviolet (UV) vision is widespread among teleost fishes, of which many exhibit UV skin
colors for communication. However, aside from its role in mate selection, few studies have …

To humans, the diverse array of display behaviors that animals use for communication can
easily seem peculiar or bizarre. While ample research delves into the evolutionary principles …

The hyoid apparatus of tetrapods is highly diverse in its morphology. It plays an important
role in feeding, breathing, sound production, and various other behaviors. Among turtles, the …

Animal signals can differ considerably in complexity and composition, even among closely
related species. Work on vocal and visual signals has revealed how sexual selection can …

Exaggerated cranial structures such as crests and horns, hereafter referred to collectively as
ornaments, are pervasive across animal species. These structures perform vital roles in …