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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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| Format: | Artigo |
| Sprog: | Inglês |
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The Royal Society
2011
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| Online adgang: | 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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