Strong material benefits and no longevity costs of multiple mating in an extremely polyandrous leaf beetle, Chrysochus cobaltinus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

It is well established that females of many species exhibit polyandry. Although such behavior often increases female fitness by augmenting fecundity or enhancing the genetic diversity and vigor of their offspring, it often reduces female longevity. It has been argued that trade-offs between these co...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Behavioral ecology 2006-11, Vol.17 (6), p.1004-1010
Hauptverfasser:	Schwartz, Steven K., Peterson, Merrill A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Chrysochus cobaltinus Chrysomelidae Coleoptera fecundity longevity multiple mating polyandry
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