Two Hispaniolan lizards, Anolis distichus and A. brevirostris, are unusual in showing extensive geographic variation in the color of the dewlap, a structure used in territorial and courtship displays.

See and be seen. In the elaborate game of seeking and attracting a mate, male anole lizards have a special trick -- they grab attention by perching on a tree limb, bobbing their heads up and down, and ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Dewlaps of Anolis lizards are complex multicomponent signaling devices that have been intensively studied. Yet, the functions and multiple ...

The anole family is a large family of small and medium-sized lizards. Brown anoles aren’t native to the U.S., but they currently have made their home in several states. These lizards have a dull brown ...

Dewlaps are colorful flaps of skin that hang off the throats of male lizards. When deployed, this expandable fan can rapidly transform a lizard from drab to fab (as you can see in the picture above).

See and be seen. In the elaborate game of seeking and attracting a mate, male anole lizards have a special trick--they grab attention by perching on a tree limb, bobbing their heads up and down, and ...