Mating strategies of topi bulls: getting in the centre of attention
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A study was conducted to measure the male mating benefits directly by observing matings, and investigate coexists of alternative mating strategies. The result reveals that alternative mating strategies are limited with males having different optimal strategies according to their quality.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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Variation between and within the sexes in body size preferences
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The sexual differences in body size preferences are investigated in the poeciliid fish, Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora. The results indicate that the comparison of the mating preference of the sexes reveals both intersexual and intrasexual differences.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2004
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Evolution of periodicity in insect mate-seeking behavior: a male-female coevolutionary game model
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Periodic mate-seeking behavior is widespread among the insect species. A theoretical model is used to study the coevolution of mating strategies resulting in the two distinct population level phases with and without mate seeking.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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