Mate Selection in the Gray Treefrog, Hyla versicolor
1979; American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; Volume: 1979; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/1443416
ISSN1938-5110
Autores Tópico(s)Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
ResumoA population of individually marked Hyla versicolor was censused every night during the 1975 season to evaluate male breeding success. There was no relationship between breeding success and size of the male or the number of nights a male called. The data suggest that particular perch sites were especially advantageous calling places. Perches where males amplexed females were surrounded by less vegetation which interfered less with the sound propagation of the mating call. The distribution of non-calling, subordinate males is considered in relation to perch sites and dominant males.
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