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A new study suggests that Bergmann's rule, which posits that animals in colder climates tend to be larger, is influenced by early-life stress and short-term environmental shifts, not solely by evolution.
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A new study suggests that Bergmann's rule, which posits that animals in colder climates tend to be larger, is influenced by early-life stress and short-term environmental shifts, not solely by evolution.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:43 GMT · 19h 24m ago
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To investigate factors beyond evolution that influence animal size in relation to climate.
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This research challenges a long-standing ecological principle, suggesting that environmental plasticity plays a significant role in animal morphology, with implications for understanding species adaptation in a changing climate.
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