Female mate choice and the emergence of male coercion
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-017-2409-y
Abstract: When females choose mates, males may respond in several ways: by allowing an evaluation by the female and investing substantially in subsequent reproduction (here, type 1), by allowing evaluation but withholding investment following mating (type… read more here.
Keywords: male; female mate; coercion; mate choice ... See more keywords
Dorsal Forewing White Spots of Male Papilio polytes(Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) not Maintained by Female Mate Choice
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DOI: 10.1007/s10905-017-9656-7
Abstract: Palatable animals sometimes mimic the color patterns of noxious animals to gain protection from predators. This phenomenon, known as Batesian mimicry, is seen in many butterflies of the genus Papilio, and in some species the… read more here.
Keywords: white spots; papilio polytes; female mate; choice ... See more keywords
Female mate copying explored: an inconsistent effect
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-01016-4
Abstract: Mate copying is a social phenomenon whereby individuals differentially evaluate opposite-sex others based on their relationship history. Here we report two studies that aimed to look at mate copying in closer detail. In Study 1,… read more here.
Keywords: explored inconsistent; female mate; copying; mate copying ... See more keywords