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December 5, 2025EvolutionOpen Access

Interspecific allometry of sexual shape dimorphism in small-bodied and large-bodied geckos

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EGElizabeth GlynneDADean C. Adams

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Overview

Observational analysis uncovered sexual shape dimorphism in geckos, indicating body size influences phenotypic diversity.

Key Points

  • The study found strong negative allometry in sexual shape dimorphism among small-bodied geckos.
  • Considerable variation in sexual dimorphism was noted across 99 gecko species studied.
  • Analysis focused on head shape from nearly 600 gecko individuals in two families, highlighting size-related trends.
  • These findings suggest that body size influences broader patterns of phenotypic diversity in reptiles.

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Glynne et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231368e51979591dceca0https://doi.org/10.1093/evolut/qpaf243
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