The function of post-insemination mate association in the bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini
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Bulb mites copulate for only 20 minutes but mating pairs often associate for several hours. Studies have shown that the prolonged copulations did not result in the transfer of more sperm. It has been suggested that the prolonged association between mating pairs is a form of post-copulatory mate guarding. Male mites associate with their mates after copulating to prevent other males for transferring their sperm to the female.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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Kin recognition in the acarid mite, Caloglyphus berlesei: negative evidence
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The kin recognition behavior in the acarid mite Caloglyphus berlesei is investigated. Results show that the presence of strangers does not increase the proportion of fighters in a dense colony. Generally, there is no significant evidence for kin recognition. However, there may be intra-generic differences in kin recognition, and the ability of C. anomalus to fight preferentially with strangers cannot be ruled out.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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Age dependence of male mating ability and sperm competition success in the bulb mite
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The effect of male age on the probability of mating and on sperm competitiveness in the bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini is investigated. There was no significant difference between male age classes in the probability of mating with virgin females, but young males were more likely to mate with already mated females.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2005
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