Parasite load predicts mate choice in guppies

C. E.J. Kennedy; J. A. Endler; S. L. Poynton; H. McMinn

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Parasite load predicts mate choice in guppies

C. E.J. Kennedy, J. A. Endler, S. L. Poynton, H. McMinn

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The influence of parasites on mate selection and on a secondary sexual character was studied in guppies (Poecilia reticulata). In fish infected with Camallanus cotti or Gyrodactylus, females were found to prefer males with relatively few parasites, and this preference was associated with a higher display rate in less parasitised males.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	291-295
Number of pages	5
Journal	Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Volume	21
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00299966
State	Published - Nov 1 1987
Externally published	Yes

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