Sexual size and shape dimorphism are consistent with predictions that both natural and sexual selection are driving the evolution of sexual dimorphism in Mormon crickets, Anabrus simplex
Patterns of sexual size and shape dimorphism are consistent with predictions that both natural and sexual selection are driving the evolution of sexual dimorphism in Mormon crickets. Future work should measure the direction and shape of selection on both males and females in solitary and gregarious populations, focusing particular attention on head shape.
Authors
- Kevin A. Judge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3390-3532)
- Laura J. Robson
- Christopher J. Vinyard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7355-5192)
- Patrick D. Lorch
- Darryl Gwynne
- Stacy R Demma
Institutions
- Kent State University (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Southern Research Station (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ecology and Evolution
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-025-02401-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.03
Funders
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada