Leaf size and shape as objects of natural selection can play adaptive roles, and can change with the age of leaves. They can differ between sexes in dioecious species, and in most cases, females have larger leaves. Previous studies showed that sexes of Adriana tomentosa differed in their leaf lobing. In this study we investigated whether there were other differences between sexes in leaf size, shape and ecophysiology, and if those differences were connected with adaptations and reproductive roles in the sexes of A. tomentosa.

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雌雄异株Adriana tomentosa [Euphorbiaceae]的叶子大小和形状的两性差异。

作为自然选择对象的叶片大小和形状可以起到适应性作用，并且可以随着叶片的年龄而变化。在雌雄异体的物种中，它们的性别可能不同，在大多数情况下，雌性的叶子较大。先前的研究表明，Adriana tomentosa的性别在其叶裂片上有所不同。在这项研究中，我们调查了性别，叶片大小，形状和生态生理之间是否存在其他差异，以及这些差异是否与毛绒球菌的性别适应和生殖作用有关。