Paternity share predicts sons’ fetal testosterone

Abstract Multiple paternity is common in many species. While its benefits for males are obvious, for females they are less clear. Female indirect benefits may include acquiring ‘good genes’ for offspring or increasing litter genetic diversity. The nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a successful invasive s...

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Main Authors: Ruth Fishman, Lee Koren, Rachel Ben-Shlomo, Uri Shanas, Yoni Vortman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42718-6