Differences in the fatty-acid composition of rodent spermatozoa are associated to levels of sperm competition
Sperm competition is a prevalent phenomenon that drives the evolution of sperm function. High levels of sperm competition lead to increased metabolism to fuel higher sperm velocities. This enhanced metabolism can result in oxidative damage (including lipid peroxidation) and damage to the membrane. W...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/4/4/466 |