Territory quality and male dominance in Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata, Tropiduridae)
In territorial species, females are often attracted by high-qualityterritories, which are expected to be owned by males that successfully won competition with other males. Because morphological and behavioral traits frequently influence males’ combat success, these parameters may be used by females...
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Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2006-12-01
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Series: | Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology |
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Online Access: | http://www.phyllomedusa.esalq.usp.br/articles/volume5/number2/52109118.pdf |