Mating patterns in late-maturing female Mediterranean tarantulas may reflect the cost and benefits of sexual cannibalism
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The mating patterns, the frequency of sexual cannibalism, the potential benefit that the late-maturing female Mediterranean tarantulas obtained from sexual cannibalism, the degree to which males might be a limited source and the potential for male choice are documented. The study of Lycosa tarentula female was conducted in the desert grassland of Cobo de Gata.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2003
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Sexual cannibalism and mate choice
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A study on the relationship between selection of a mate and sexual cannibalism in animals is presented.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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Survival regression analysis: A powerful tool for evaluating fighting and assessment
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The use of survival regression analysis in evaluating fighting and assessment in animals is examined.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2000
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