The influence of mating system on seminal vesicle variability among gobies (Teleostei, Gobiidae)

Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 307-314

  Mazzoldi, C ^a   Petersen, C W ^b   Rasotto, M B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA   (Italy)

^b Policy and Design   (United States)

Author keywords

Comparative analysis; Male accessory structures; Mating system; Sexual selection; Sperm competition; Teleostei

Indexed keywords

COMPARATIVE STUDY; MATING BEHAVIOR; SEXUAL SELECTION; SPERM COMPETITION; TELEOST;

GOBIIDAE; TELEOSTEI;

EID: 28444486885     PISSN: 09475745     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0469.2005.00331.x     Document Type: Article

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