05 Nov 2008 08:00 AM
Compensatory Investment In Zebra Finches: Females Lay Larger Eggs When Paired To Sexually Unattractive Males
Classically, females are expected to invest more into reproduction when paired to more attractive males. However, here we show a case of the opposite investment pattern.
To understand this puzzling result, we suggest that the offspring from low quality males are more dependent on extra resources to survive. The female therefore compensates by increasing investment…
To understand this puzzling result, we suggest that the offspring from low quality males are more dependent on extra resources to survive. The female therefore compensates by increasing investment…
