Female choice of mates in the aphidophagous ladybird beetle, Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): the effect of male age, sexual status and familiarity
Mating involves the transfer of sperm to females. Female reproductive investment is based on gamete numbers as well as gamete size. Females are more selective than males and this selection is based on numerous factors, like a male’s age, sexual status and familiarity. Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) (C...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2022-12-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Environmental Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://ejes.cz/index.php/ejes/article/view/921 |