Condition-dependent asymmetry is fluctuating asymmetry

Journal of Evolutionary Biology

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 450-459

  Moller A P ^a  

^a CNRS   (France)

Author keywords

Antisymmetry; Condition dependent signals; Flower asymmetry; Hirundo rustica; Mate preference; Selection; Signalling

Indexed keywords

HIRUNDO RUSTICA;

EID: 0032966939     PISSN: 1010061X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1420-9101.1999.00047.x     Document Type: Article

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