T. Janicke

Meta-analysis of the acoustic adaptation hypothesis reveals no support for the effect of vegetation structure on acoustic signalling across terrestrial vertebrates

This paper conducts a meta-analysis of 371 effect sizes from 75 studies on acoustic adaptation hypothesis, finding no consistent support for vegetation structure affecting acoustic signaling across terrestrial vertebrates.

Sperm competition favours intermediate sperm size in a hermaphrodite

This study investigates how sperm size affects post-mating success in the flatworm Macrostomum lignano, finding that intermediate sperm size provides the highest competitiveness.

Resolving the climatic and ecological drivers of geographical gradients in avian sexual selection

The paper quantifies sexual selection intensity across bird species globally, showing latitudinal gradients influenced by climate and ecological factors.

Sexual selection moderates heat stress response in males and females

This study investigates how sexual selection interacts with heat stress in red flour beetles, finding that polygamy intensifies heat stress effects in males but mitigates them in females.

Sexual selection in females across the animal tree of life

This paper presents meta-analytic evidence from 72 species showing sexual selection in females is widespread, challenging the male-centred view of sexual selection.

Sexual selection and sexual size dimorphism in animals

This study uses a meta-analysis to examine the relationship between pre-copulatory sexual selection and sexual size dimorphism across 64 species, finding a correlation with opportunity for sexual selection but not with the Bateman gradient.

Stronger net selection on males across animals

A comparative study finds support for stronger net selection in males across species with intense sexual selection.