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The ontogeny and mediation of sexual size dimorphism in the red-spotted garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis concinnus

Creator:

Lerner, Darren T.

Abstract:

A wide range of environmental and physiological factors influence the type and extent of sexual dimorphism found in animals. Influential factors include variable climate, competition for resources and mates, mate choice, and parental investment. In addition, some investigators attribute differences in body size to physiological factors influenced by genetic and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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towards my research and education. I also thank my graduate representative Jack DeAngelis. I cannot