Polygyny is linked to accelerated birdsong evolution but not to larger song repertoires
Sexual selection is expected to be intensified in non-monogamous mating systems; in birds this might accelerate song evolution. Here, the authors show that across songbirds, polygyny and extra-pair paternity are associated with faster syllable repertoire size evolution and smaller repertoire size, r...
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Main Authors: | Kate T. Snyder, Nicole Creanza |
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Format: | article |
Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/76cb3e7e1b8c47e08b1e78cd37d17944 |
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