Publications by authors named "Henrietta Barabas"
Zoology (Jena)
April 2020
Article Synopsis
- Freshwater gammarids, specifically Gammarus balcanicus, show morphological and life-history differences between cave and surface populations, with cave dwellers being larger and producing fewer but larger eggs.
- The cave population exhibits higher levels of omnivory and a lower C:P ratio, but lacks typical cave adaptations like longer lifespans.
- The study suggests that the differences between the populations are likely due to phenotypic plasticity driven by environmental conditions rather than genetic adaptations, as indicated by active gene-flow and similar responses to seasonal changes.
