Evolution and co-evolution of the suck behaviour, a postcopulatory female resistance trait that manipulates received ejaculate

Abstract Background Sexual conflicts over the post-mating fate of received ejaculate can favour traits in one sex that are costly to the other. Reciprocally mating hermaphrodites face unique challenges as they mate simultaneously in both the male and female role, potentially leading to receipt of un...

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Main Authors: Pragya Singh, Jeremias N. Brand, Lukas Schärer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-025-02171-5
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