Cryptic preference for MHC-dissimilar females in male red junglefowl, Gallus gallus.
An increasing number of studies test the idea that females increase offspring fitness by biasing fertilization in favour of genetically compatible partners; however, few have investigated or controlled for corresponding preferences in males. Here, we experimentally test whether male red junglefowl,...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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