Wing Size Evolution is a theoretical construct in evolutionary biology that specifies the developmental and ecological mechanisms driving changes in the dimensions of wings across species over time, distinguishing it from broader morphological evolution by focusing exclusively on quantitative variation in wing surface area, length, and aspect ratio in response to selective pressures such as flight efficiency, dispersal capability, and environmental adaptation.
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Why do young passerine birds have shorter wings than older birds?
Rauno V. Alatalo, Lars Gustafsson, Arne Lundbkrg · Ibis · 1984 · 193 citations
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Universitat de Barcelona
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Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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University College London
London, United Kingdom
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Institut de Systématique, Évolution, Biodiversité
Paris, France
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École Pratique des Hautes Études
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