Colour morphs as alternative solutions to the trade-off predicted by the Immuno-Competence Handicap Hypothesis
Roberto Sacchi, Alan Jioele Coladonato, Stefano Scali, Marco A. L. Zuffi, Rupert Palme, Marco Mangiacotti
The paper tests the Immuno-Competence Handicap Hypothesis by manipulating testosterone in wall lizard colour morphs, showing morph-specific strategies in immune and aggressive responses.
Integrative Zoology · Aug 11, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition