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Sexual dichromatism in convict cichlids: The ethological significance of female ventral coloration.

Authors :
Beeching, Simon C.
Gross, Steven H.
Source :
Animal Behaviour. Oct98, Vol. 56 Issue 4, p1021. 6p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents a study which tested the behavioral significance of the orange ventral coloration observed in female convict cichlids, Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum, in relation to role of sexual selection in the evolution of sexual dichromatism. Methodology used to conduct the study; Relationship between a female's color and behavior; Discussion based on the study.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CICHLID behavior
*ANIMAL behavior

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
56
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1233647
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1006/anbe.1998.0868