Black hole models of ungulate lek size and distribution
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Black hole models of ungulate leks show that the mating preference of ungulate females for high quality males causes the leks to be spaced evenly at a distance of one female home range diameter. The lek size increases with an increase in male density and the females are concentrated near the center of leks where the male territory is smallest. The higher quality males are more concentrated in leks. The females collect in the largest cluster of territories.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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Female choice for male drumming in the wolf spider
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The mechanisms of mate selection by the female drumming wolf spider, Hygrolycosa rubrofasciata, were analyzed to determine the effects of varying male acoustic courtship signalling, rate and volume. Analysis of female mate selection in drumming wolf spiders indicated the preference of female spiders for active male drumming, calling rate and volume. Furthermore, active male drumming is indicative of male quality in Hygrolycosa rubrofasciata.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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