Island Dwarfism In Birds

About this episode

This episode discusses the phenomenon of island dwarfism in birds and its implications for body size evolution.

Can you do me a small favour real quick? Have a listen to this episode! I hope you enjoy! Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Want to help my work? click the support the show link at the bottom! References: Benítez-López, A., Santini, L., Gallego-Zamorano, J., Milá, B., Walkden, P., Huijbregts, M. A., & Tobias, J. A. (2021). The island rule explains consistent patterns of body size evolution in terrestrial vertebrates. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 5(6), 768-786. Lomolino, M. V. (...

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Host: Matt Ross

Topics covered

• island dwarfism
• birds
• body size evolution
• terrestrial vertebrates
• ecology

Keywords

• island dwarfism
• birds
• body size
• evolution
• ecology
• terrestrial vertebrates

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Nature Ecology & Evolution

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