Loss of Paired Weapons Leads to Larger Testes and a Lighter Load for Dispersal

ABSTRACT Reproduction is often costly for males, as it may require the growth of structural traits that aid in dispersal to find females, competition over mating opportunities, and ejaculate production. The growth of such traits can be energetically demanding, and these demands often arise concurren...

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Main Authors: James C. Boothroyd, Steve M. Smit, Niko S. Zlotnik, Christine W. Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-07-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71724
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