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Pearse, D. E., & Avise, J. C. (2001). Turtle mating systems: Behavior, sperm storage, and genetic paternity. J. Hered., 92(2), 206–211.
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Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Pearse2001a View all bibliographic details |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Fortpflanzung - reproduction, Malaclemys terrapin, Morphologie - morphology, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Verhalten - ethology Creators: Avise, Pearse Collection: J. Hered. |
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Abstract |
Chelydra serpentina Clemmys insculpta Chrysemys picta Podocnemis expansa Dermochelys coriacea Caretta caretta Chelonia mydas Lepidochelys kempi Gopherus agassizii Testudinidae As evidenced by the articles in this volume, a recent increase in interest in the mating systems of poikilothermic vertebrates has focused primarily on fishes, a few amphibians, and squamate reptiles. Turtles by contrast have received relatively little attention, yet they display a wide variety of mating behaviors and life-history characteristics that make them excellent candidates for addressing several aspects of genetic parentage that should contribute to a broader understanding of animal reproductive strategies. Here we focus on genetic studies of the mating systems and reproductive patterns of turtles, specifically with respect to multiple paternity and long-term sperm storage. These phenomena highlight the importance of a temporally extended perspective on patterns of individual reproductive success.
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