Genotype-environment interaction and the reliability of mating signals

Article Abstract:

The reliability of mating signals and the genotype-environment interactions for sexual selections are discussed. The circumstances required for these mechanisms to work and the characteristics of signals whose reliability would be robust across a range of naturally occurring situations are described.

Sexual selection in animals, Sexual selection (Natural selection)

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Female resistance to male seduction in zebra finches

Article Abstract:

Zebra finch, Taeniopygia guttata model is used to investigate the mechanisms with which males tried to persuade females to copulate with them. It is concluded that apart from some effect of male choosiness, females were fully in control of copulation.

Sexual behavior, Zebra finch

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Endocrine control of wing morph-related differences in mating success and accessory gland size in male firebugs

Article Abstract:

Impact of gland size on the mating success of male firebugs is examined.

Physiological aspects, Behavior, Insects

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