The effect of experimental male removals on extrapair paternity in the wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe
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A study was conducted to investigate the effects of experimental male removal on extrapair paternity in the wheatear. The male and reproductive strategies, sperm competition and the value of the presence of the pair male in guaranteeing paternity were also studied. Overall results indicate that the female copulatory behavior was the most significant determining factor of paternity. Tt was also revealed that the male-guarding behavior of the pair male prevents the female from engaging in extrapair paternity.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1999
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Number of mates and timing of mating affect offspring growth in the small marsupial Antechinus agilis
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The increase in the fertility rate of small female marsupials (Antechinus agilis) by mating with multiple male partners at the most appropriate time is discussed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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