Sexual dimorphism in the South American water snake Helicops polylepis (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)

Sexual selection, fecundity selection and ecological divergence have been the main explanations proposed for the origin and maintenance of sexual dimorphism. In this study we provide evidence of sexual dimorphism in the South American aquatic snake Helicops polylepis, which is mainly determined by b...

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Published in:	Phyllomedusa Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 15 - 25
Main Authors:	Camargo, Isla Carol Marialva, Veras, Jackeline Cristina Palma, Ribeiro, Síria, Kawashita-Ribeiro, Ricardo A., Fraga, Rafael de, Santos Junior, Alfredo P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de São Paulo 01-06-2021
Subjects:	Fecundity Hydropsini Sexual selection Squamata
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