Essays about: "phenotypic mismatch"

Found 2 essays containing the words phenotypic mismatch.

1. 1. Dinosaur Warfare: Ankylosaur and Theropod Coevolution

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Christopher Freer; [2017]
   Keywords : ankylosaur; theropod; coevolution; phenotypic mismatch; red queen; tyrannosaurid; ankylosaurier; theropoder; samevolution; phenotypic mismatch; röd drottning; tyrannosaurid;

   Abstract : Ankylosauria is a clade of armoured dinosaurs that, throughout the Mesozoic, demonstrates divergent evolution of defensive traits, between the robust spikes and osteoderms of nodosaurids to the ankylosaurid tail clubs and lightweight armour. One of the longer-standing hypotheses, which is supported by histological data, stipulates that armament was a direct result of a predator-prey relationship between theropods and ankylosaurians. READ MORE

3. 2. Dispersive trait expression of Asellus aquaticus from a rare cave habitat

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Martin Brengdahl; [2016]
   Keywords : dispersal; dispersive traits; local adaptation; rare habitats; Asellus aquaticus;

   Abstract : Dispersal influences several ecological and evolutionary processes, such as intraspecific competition, genetic drift and inbreeding. It can lead to phenotypic mismatch with the habitat when a locally adapted individual winds up in an environment with a divergent selection regime compared to the source habitat. READ MORE