Convergent behaviours in subterranean species
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چکیده
The specialised subterranean fauna is often described as an iconic example of convergent evolution driven by environmental constraints, representing therefore ideal model system for eco-evolutionary studies. During the colonization environments, behavioural plasticity likely plays a fundamental role, quick response individuals to new environment key process enabling their long-term establishment. However, scientific research on adaptations organisms has lagged behind and mostly biased towards few species. By reviewing available literature, we aim assess whether traits among species exists. We considered four different types behaviour that are commonly studied in species: explorative (i.e., how much move), diet variability consumed prey), social type intraspecific interactions) anti-predator if adopt specific behaviours reduce predation risk). analysed >130 papers (both grey literature) published period 1909–2021, which these were described. attributed one three main ecological classifications [(stygo-)trogloxene, (stygo-)troglophile (stygo-)troglobite] according information reported literature. collected data more than 135 belonging > 75 taxonomic families, including both vertebrates invertebrates. From our preliminary analyses, observed lower movement trogloxenes. detected significant increase trophic spectrum troglophile species, while trogloxenes showed narrowest niche. higher occurrence anti-predatory trogloxenes, well antagonistic interactions.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: ARPHA Conference Abstracts
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2603-3925']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/aca.5.e87105