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Size-assortative mating assessment (Baetidae)

Subcategory: reproductive behavior
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Collection and measurement of copulating pairs compared to random samples from the same swarms to test for size-based mate selection patterns.

Typical Equipment

  • sweep net
  • Wild dissecting microscope
  • microbalance

Output Measurements

  • copulating pair sizes
  • random male sizes
  • mating success probability

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Swarming and mating behavior of a mayfly <i>Baetis bicaudatus</i> suggest stabilizing selection for male body size

2002Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiologyintroducing