Female mate-choice copying in guppies, Poecilia reticulata: a re-evaluation
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The hypothesis that intra-specific mate-choice copying is adaptive under certain conditions is tested using guppies, Poecilia reticulata. A study replicating the influential work of Dugatkin is presented. The study shows no tendency towards female mate-choice copying in guppies and it is concluded that further research needs to be undertaken before the existence of such behaviour can be confirmed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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Mate choice in the hermaphroditic land snail Succinea putris (Stylommatophora: Succineidae)
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The mate choice and the donating and receiving patterns were studied in the hermaphroditic land snail 'Succinea purtis'. The weak positive relation between the numbers of sperm donated by the two partners put the scientists in an unclear situation to say whether the exchange of sperms in S.putris is conditional or not.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2005
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Nest size variation and its importance for mate choice in penduline tits, Remiz pendulinus
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A significant correlation is found between the size of initial ring base and the final nest in the penduline tit. Female nest choice and desertion are based on nest size. Correlation between the number of pair-days and the number of eggs laid is not supported. Data supporting these beliefs is presented.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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