Territory quality and male dominance in Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata, Tropiduridae)

Territory quality and male dominance in Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata, Tropiduridae)

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In territorial species, females are often attracted by high-quality territories, which are expected to be owned by males that successfully won competition with other males. Because morphological and behavioral traits frequently influence males' combat success, these parameters may be used by fe...

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Main Authors: Tiana Kohlsdorf, Joana M. Ribeiro, Carlos A. Navas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2006-12-01
Series:Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology
Subjects:
Squamata
tropiduridae
Tropidurus torquatus
sexual selection
morphology
behavior
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/phyllo/article/view/42658

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