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Female control of sperm transfer and intraspecific variation...

Authors :
Sakaluk, Scott K.
Eggert, Anne-Katrin
Source :
Evolution. Apr96, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p694. 10p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Focuses on the importance of the manipulation of ejaculates to sexual selection in animals. Testing of the hypothesis on removal of the externally attached spermatophore in crickets; What it gives the female as means of postcopulatory mate choice; How the tests were conducted; Discussion of female control of sperm transfer and intraspecific variation in sperm precedence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00143820
Volume :
50
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Evolution
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9606062006
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2410842