کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2800591 | 1156116 | 2012 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Morphology parallels function on a variety of levels in reproductive circuits in anole lizards, as in many vertebrate groups. For example, across species within the anole genus the muscle fibers regulating extension of a throat fan used in courtship are larger in males than females. Endocrine factors controlling behavior and morphology have been studied in detail in one species, the green anole (Anolis carolinensis). This review briefly describes the results that have been obtained and highlights key areas for future investigation that will provide insights on mechanisms from a comparative perspective.
► Parallels between morphology and behavior exist on a variety of levels in anoles.
► Steroid hormones play key roles.
► Mechanisms regulating selective responses to testosterone are under investigation.
Journal: General and Comparative Endocrinology - Volume 176, Issue 3, 1 May 2012, Pages 456–460