From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits
(2022)
Thesis
Chambers, H. From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits. (Dissertation). University of Salford
Developmental and energetic costs result in brains being expensive organs to grow and maintain, yet large brains have evolved in many mammalian species. The adaptive value of increased brain size has come under scrutiny over the past few decades and... Read More about From brains to bears. understanding brain size evolution: causes, costs and benefits.