Reproduction in the pitviper Bothrops jararacussu: large females increase their reproductive output while small males increase their potential to mate.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2020.125816
Abstract: Reproductive traits vary widely within and among snake species, and are influenced by a range of factors. However, additional studies are needed on several species, especially on tropical snake faunas, to fully understand the patterns… read more here.
Keywords: increase reproductive; potential mate; size; bothrops jararacussu ... See more keywords
Lachryphagy by cockroaches: reptile tears to increase reproductive output?
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DOI: 10.1080/23766808.2021.1953892
Abstract: Lachryphagy, or tear-feeding, is generally considered as supplementary feeding by invertebrates with a long proboscis to acquire essential nutrients. Commonly reported vertebrate host species of la... read more here.
Keywords: cockroaches reptile; increase reproductive; lachryphagy cockroaches; tears increase ... See more keywords