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Sexual ornamentation reflects antibacterial activity of ejaculates in mallards

Bacteria present in ejaculates can impair sperm function and reduce male reproductive success. Thus, selection should favour the evolution of antimicrobial defences to limit the detrimental effects of sperm-associated bacteria. Additionally, current hypotheses suggest that ornamental traits may sign...

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Main Authors: Rowe, Melissah, Czirják, Gábor Árpád, McGraw, Kevin J., Giraudeau, Mathieu
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado em: The Royal Society 2011
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Acesso em linha:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3169071/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21490006
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2011.0276
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