Audience effects in the Atlantic molly (<it>Poecilia mexicana</it>)–prudent male mate choice in response to perceived sperm competition risk?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multidirectional interactions in social networks can have a profound effect on mate choice behavior; e.g., <it>Poecilia mexicana </it>males show weaker expression of mating preferences when being observed by a rival. This...

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Main Authors: Kronmarck Claudia, Hennige-Schulz Carmen, Mahlow Kristin, Ziege Madlen, Tiedemann Ralph, Streit Bruno, Plath Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Online Access:http://www.frontiersinzoology.com/content/6/1/17