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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71724 |
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