Symmetrical male sexual ornaments, paternal care, and offspring quality

Simultaneous manipulation of tail length and tail asymmetry in male barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) has revealed that females prefer maJes with both long and symmetrical tail ornaments over males with short and asymmetrical ornaments. Fluctuating asymmetry in tail length has a negative effect on the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Behavioral ecology 1994-01, Vol.5 (2), p.188-194
1. Verfasser:	Meller, A. P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	allocation of parental effort barn swallow differential mate access fluctuating asymmetry Hirundo rustica paternal care sexual selection
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