Male reproductive success and female preference in bushy-tailed woodrats (Neotoma cinerea): do females prefer males in good physical condition?

Authors :: Weber, D.M.
Millar, J.S.
Neff, B.D.
Source :: Canadian Journal of Zoology. February 2007, Vol. 85 Issue 2, p169, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Abstract: In many mating systems, females may benefit by selecting a male with high genetic quality in the form of good genes or compatible genes. In bushy-tailed woodrats (Neotoma cinerea [...]

Subjects :: Mate selection -- Research
Wood rats -- Sexual behavior -- Research
Physical fitness -- Research
Zoology and wildlife conservation
Sexual behavior
Research

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