Table 1.
Constructive traits | Regressive traits | |
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Morphology | Head or limb elongation and flattening, olfactory system, inner ear, taste buds, lateral line system | Eye loss, depigmentation, limb reduction, digit loss, reproductive anomalies |
Physiology | Starvation resistance | Weakened circadian rhythm, lower metabolic rate |
Behavior | Feeding habits | Loss of aggressive behavior or complex social behaviors |
Life history | Increased offspring size, longevity | Reduced clutch or litter size |