Mate a subordinate: The way to increase fitness through grand offspring in red deer (Cervus elaphus) hinds
Year | 2022 |
Cathegory | Others |
Internal link | 22174.pdf |
Abstract | In polygynous mammals, relatively few dominant males sire most offspring and prevent subordinates from breeding. Still, about a quarter of the progeny comes from subordinated males. Therefore, when choosing the reproductive partner, it may be a trade-off for the female to estimate the quality of her mate either according to his dominance or other traits reflecting the male’s quality and/or genetic compatibility. |
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