Does past reproductive history predict competitive interactions and male mating success in pupfish?
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The influence of past territoriality and mating success of male pupfish on subsequent dominance and ability to attract females is investigated using two different experiments. The results showed that dominance and mating success can be inferred from past reproductive history and that only male pupfish in good physical condition enjoy high mating success. Moreover, both intra- and inter-sexual selection play important roles in maintaining the balance between expression of nuptial coloration and other attributes that allow male pupfish to defend territory and attract and spawn with females.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Female dunnocks use vocalizations to compete for males
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An experiment was conducted on female dunnocks to determine whether their vocalizations are associated with their mating system. Results revealed that the use of vocalizations by female dunnocks is similar to the functions of competing males during mating. Trills were used by females to attract their established mates, while tseeps were produced to deter other females in competing for male attention.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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Untutored song, reproductive success and song learning
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An experiment on the different rates of mating success between zebra finches, Taeniopygia guttata, who were untutored or tutored in their songs was conducted. Female zebra finches preferred males who were tutored in their songs over untutored males. Offspring copy song patterns from their sire if tutored, but offspring from untutored males were not likely to copy their sires' song.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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