Sex-related head size and shape dimorphism in Mapaná snakes (Bothrops asper) kept in captivity

ABSTRACT: sexual size dimorphism in snakes is generally well documented, however, sexual shape dimorphism has been poorly studied. As snakes are considered gape-limited predators, identifying patterns of sexual size and head shape dimorphism can help elucidate the life history of these organisms. Ob...

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Autores:

Henao Duque, Ana María
Ceballos Fonseca, Claudia Patricia

Tipo de recurso:

Article of investigation

Fecha de publicación:

2013

Institución:

Universidad de Antioquia

Repositorio:

Repositorio UdeA

Idioma:

eng

OAI Identifier:

oai:bibliotecadigital.udea.edu.co:10495/8313

Acceso en línea:

http://hdl.handle.net/10495/8313

Palabra clave:

Colombia
Geometric norphometrics
Phenotypic plasticity
Sexual dimorphism
Terciopelo : Bothrops asper
Dimorfismo sexual en animales
Morfometría
Animales en cautiverio
Serpientes

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