Indirect genetic effects improve female extra-pair heritability estimates.
S. DOBSON, J. Dunning, T. Burke, H. Y. J. Chik, J. Schroeder
The paper examines how indirect genetic effects (IGEs) influence heritability estimates of extra-pair behavior in house sparrows, finding improved model fit and reduced uncertainty when IGEs are included.
bioRxiv · Dec 8, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology