Female mating strategy and male brood cannibalism in a sand-dwelling cardinalfish
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An understanding of the evolution of the reproductive behaviour of fish must take into account sexual conflict. A new study investigates the sexual strategies of male and female cardinalfish, which breed in sandy areas around coral colonies. Results show females move between coral colonies to find mates more often than males and frequently change their mates to shorten interspawning periods. Mate searching appears to increase mortality, possibly reducing competition between females for males. Filial cannibalism by males may be avoided if there is low mating availability. Further details of the study are presented.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1999
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Female characteristics and parental care mode in the creching system of eiders, Somateria mollissima
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Research into parental care behaviours among eiders, Somateria mollissima, is presented. Females in poor body condition were found to abandon their broods more often than those in good condition. Crechin females were, on average, in less good condition than lone tenders.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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Male interactions and female mate choice in the sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus
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Research is presented concerning the preferences which were expressed by female sand gobies under conditions which varied the male-male interactions during mating. The impeding of female choice by male-male interactions is discussed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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