Female butterflies mated with recently mated males show reduced reproductive output

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Summary

It is concluded that the effect of the materials passed by males at copulation on female oviposition and receptivity is such that the male's genetic return from nutrients passed is maximized.

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article
Published
1987-05-01
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Keywords

Biology, Animal ecology, Mating, Nutrient, Sperm

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