No evidence for UV-based nest-site selection in sticklebacks
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nests are built in various animal taxa including fish. In systems with exclusive male parental care, the choice of a nest site may be an important component of male fitness. The nest site may influence male attractiveness as a mate,...
Main Authors: | Bakker Theo CM, Modarressie Ricarda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Zoology |
Online Access: | http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/3/1/17 |
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