Search for dissertations about: "Andrew Sih"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Andrew Sih.
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1. Sexual selection and intersexual conflicts in water striders
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2. The relationship between personality and social dominance in the domestic fowl – a critical perspective
Abstract : Social dominance relationships are formed within numerous animal species and reduce costly fights over resources. Dominant individuals often enjoy greater access to important resources such as food and mating partners, and are generally more aggressive, bold, active and explorative compared to subdominant individuals. READ MORE
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3. Adaptation Along Environmental Gradients: an Evaluation of Physiological Mechanisms and Ecological Constraints
Abstract : For ectotherms living in seasonal environments, time available for development and growth is often constrained by the length of the growth season. Declining season length towards higher latitudes often select for latitudinal clines in development and growth rates, exhibiting increasing growth and developmental rates towards the north. READ MORE