Figure 17.3 Developmental timeline of S. beldingi,from birth through natal emergence and overwintering to adulthood. Flow diagram highlights the potential
cascading influences of abiotic factors on developmental rates and maternal dependence, which, together with variable contexts and observational learning, can in
turn mediate the expression of behavioral, morphological, or physiological plasticity. Photos by J. M. Mateo.
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