Condition-dependent ejaculate size and composition in a ladybird beetle.
Sexually selected male ejaculate traits are expected to depend on the resource state of males. Theory predicts that males in good condition will produce larger ejaculates, but that ejaculate composition will depend on the relative production costs of ejaculate components and the risk of sperm compet...
Main Authors: | Perry, J, Rowe, L |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2010
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