Unusually dynamic sex roles in a fish
Article Abstract:
The temporal plasticity in the mating competition of a fish is examined. The occurrence of sex role reversal is due to a large decline in male abundance.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Commercial Fishing, Fishing, Fishes
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Love hangover
Article Abstract:
The various strategies developed by different male species to safeguard their genetic material from dilution are discussed.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
Genetic aspects, Diptera
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2008
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Seasonal change in female choice for male size in the two-spotted goby
Article Abstract:
The influence of season on size of males selected for mating by two-spotted goby females is analyzed.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
Sweden, Norway, Physiological aspects, Behavior, Influence, Seasons, Gobies
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Sexual behavior, Research, United States, Courtship of animals, Mating behavior, Mating behaviour
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