Allometric correlates of heat tolerance in birds: A test using quail breeds with extreme size variation
Elin Persson, Joshua K. R. Tabh, Josefin Svensson, Andreas Nord
This study tests the hypothesis that heat tolerance in birds is linked to body size through allometric relationships using Japanese quail breeds with extreme size variation, finding weak correlations and suggesting thermoregulatory benefits are not the primary driver of size changes.
bioRxiv · May 16, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology