Reproductive and ecological adaptations to climate underpin the evolution of sociality in lizards
B. Halliwell, E. A. O'Connor, T. Uller, S. Meiri, B. Holland, C. K. Cornwallis, G. While
The paper investigates the role of climate and habitat in the evolution of social grouping in lizards, finding that sociality is linked to cool, dry climates through indirect ecological adaptations.
bioRxiv · May 1, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology