Plasticity of aggressive signalling and its evolution in male spring peepers, Pseudacris crucifer
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Two field playback experiments were conducted in order to investigate the role of plasticity in male aggressive signalling in intermale spacing of spring peepers. Energetic limitations as an additional source of selection is proposed and results suggest that female preferences function as only one possible source of selection on plasticity in male aggressive signaling.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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Plasticity of aggressive signalling and its evolution in male spring peepers, Pseudacris crucifer
Article Abstract:
Two field playback experiments were conducted in order to investigate the role of plasticity in male aggressive signalling in intermale spacing of spring peepers. Energetic limitations as an additional source of selection is proposed and results suggest that female preferences function as only one possible source of selection on plasticity in male aggressive signaling.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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Predator avoidance learning of prey with secreted or stored defences and the evolution of insect defences
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The role played by chemical defenses secreted by insects in determining predator birds' prey selection is analyzed. Secreted defenses make the insects unpalatibile and help predators to discriminate between palatable and unpalatable insects.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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