Size matters, so does condition: the use of a body condition index reveals the costs and benefits of structural body size in an insect.
C. Zanchi, Y. Moret, M. A. Gillingham
This study demonstrates that body condition indexes (BCIs) are relevant for predicting fitness in insects, showing they correlate with energy reserves and fitness traits under specific resource conditions.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2022 · PreprintEcology