When the ball is in the female’s court: the role of male testosterone in the scramblecompetition mating system of the North American red squirrel
Year | 2017 |
Cathegory | Others |
Internal link | 17091.pdf |
Abstract | Male reproductive success in most mammals is determined by their success in direct inter-male competition through aggression and conflict, resulting in female-defense mating systems being predominant. This is linked to male testosterone levels and its dynamics. However, in certain environments, a scramble-competition mating system has evolved, where female reproductive behavior takes precedence and male testosterone dynamics are unlikely to be related to inter-male competition. |
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