Male bluegill vary in color and behavior relative to their position in a lek

Male bluegill vary in color and behavior relative to their position in a lek

Animals organize into social groups to increase collective fitness. These groups use behavior and morphological traits like color to communicate social status. Male bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) form breeding collectives during the reproductive months. However, whether these colonies generate resou...

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Main Authors: Matthew Peroš, Lakshita Vij, Elana Anavian, Kevin Almeida Arteaga, Fatima Iya Haruna, Aliza Siegman, Wei Fang, Sebastian Gaston Alvarado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Ethology
Subjects:
coloration
lek behavior
Lepomis
social behavior
bluegill
Lepomis machrochirus
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fetho.2024.1513231/full
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