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.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1987-05-01
- Cited by
- 99
- References
- 17
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Keywords
Biology, Animal ecology, Mating, Nutrient, Sperm
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