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:Based on data about [[brain size]] and [[body size]] in 120 [[family (biology)|families]] of [[bird]]s, this study shows by means of [[path analysis]] that about 12% of within-family body size disparity can be explained by the average residual [[brain size]] within that family. Based on observations that brain size correlates with a number of [[cognition|cognitive]] measures, it is then concluded that [[behaviour]] might contribute to [[evolution]]ary diversification. | |||
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Sol, D. & T.D. Price (2008), "Brain Size and the Diversification of Body Size in Birds", Am Nat 172: 170-177, DOI:10.1086/589461 [e]
- Based on data about brain size and body size in 120 families of birds, this study shows by means of path analysis that about 12% of within-family body size disparity can be explained by the average residual brain size within that family. Based on observations that brain size correlates with a number of cognitive measures, it is then concluded that behaviour might contribute to evolutionary diversification.