Determinants of sperm transfer in the scorpionfly Panorpa cognata: male variation, female condition and copulation duration

Recent studies suggest that sperm production and transfer may have significant costs to males. Male sperm investment into a current copulation may therefore influence resources available for future matings, which selects for male strategic mating investment. In addition, females may also benefit fro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of evolutionary biology 2003-11, Vol.16 (6), p.1196-1204
Hauptverfasser:	Engqvist, L., Sauer, K. P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	copulation duration cryptic mate choice ejaculate size male choice Mecoptera Panorpa cognata Panorpidae post‐copulatory sexual selection sperm competition strategic mating effort
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