#Podarcis erhardii femoral pore exudate. These waxy secretions are packed with chemicals used in inter- and intra-specific communication. Orange and white morphs have distinct chemical signals in this species !
This is the first study on color polymorphism in P. erhardii!
https://t.co/hTrUmLIdQ9
Morph differences open exciting new Qs about morph evolution & ecology. How are such diverse phenotypes maintained within populations and across islands? More on these mysteries soon!