Females’ sequential mating decisions depend on both the quality of the courting male and the quality of the potential mates in a blood-sucking bug
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-018-2560-0
Abstract: This study investigates whether female sequential decisions on accepting or rejecting a courting male are based exclusively on the quality of the male present or are affected by the quality of potential mates. We used… read more here.
Keywords: blood sucking; quality; male quality; mating decisions ... See more keywords
Hide and seek: chemical cues drive site preference among potential mates and intraguild competitors
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DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blae058
Abstract: Chemical perception is essential among arthropods for mate recognition, prey search, and predator avoidance, especially for solitary predators which are often aggressive. Such mechanisms may be intensified in environments like the Caatinga, a seasonally dry… read more here.
Keywords: site preference; potential mates; chemical; chemical cues ... See more keywords