作者: James W. A. Grant , Patrick W. Colgan
DOI: 10.1139/Z83-058
关键词: Etheostoma 、 Percidae 、 Zoology 、 Mate choice 、 Reproductive success 、 Ecology 、 Biology 、 Johnny darter
摘要: The mate choice of female johnny darters (Etheostoma nigrum) was investigated with respect to quality male parental behaviour. Females apparently preferred males that moved farther out from their nests respond intruders. Maximum distance response females (MDR females) the best predictor a male's success in acquiring eggs. By choosing more aggressive (one high MDR females), increased fitness because were better able defend