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Androgenization of Dominant Males in a Cichilid Fish: Androgens Mediate the Social Modulation of Sexually Dimorphic Traits.

Authors :
Oliveira, Rui F.
Almada, Vitor C.
Source :
Ethology. Oct98, Vol. 104 Issue 10, p841. 18p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses the relationship between social status and male secondary sex traits in cichlid fish at the onset of sexual maturation. Differential expression of morphology and behavioral traits according to social status; Effect of social status on the development of the genital papillae; Predictor of androgen levels in cichlid fishes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01791613
Volume :
104
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ethology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6093988
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0310.1998.tb00035.x