Fluctuating asymmetry in body traits increases predation risks: tawny owl selection against asymmetric woodmice

Evolutionary Ecology

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 405-418

  Galeotti, Paolo ^a   Sacchi, Roberto ^a   Vicario, Vincenzo ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Fluctuating asymmetry; Hind legs; Locomotion; Predation; Survival; Tawny owl; Woodmouse

Indexed keywords

ASYMMETRY; EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY; PREDATION RISK;

APODEMUS; STRIGIFORMES; STRIX ALUCO;

EID: 24944575390     PISSN: 02697653     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10682-005-8309-z     Document Type: Article

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