Behavior of “Intermediate” Males of the Dimorphic Squid Doryteuthis pleii Supports an Ontogenetic Expression of Alternative Phenotypes

The expression of alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs) by different-sized males of loliginid squids has been extensively investigated. In loliginids, alternative phenotypes are characterized by discontinuous differences in behavior, body size, sperm deposition site, and morphology and functioning...

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Hauptverfasser:	Lígia H. Apostólico, José E. A. R. Marian
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Schriftenreihe:	Frontiers in Physiology
Schlagworte:	alternative reproductive tactics intrasexual male dimorphism male–male competition ontogeny reproductive success
Online-Zugang:	https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.01180/full
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