Mutual sexual selection in a monogamous seabird

The results of a study of mate preferences of the crested auklet Aethia cristatella, a monogamous seabird in which both sexes are ornamented, are discussed. Males responded to accentuated female models with more frequent sexual displays, as did females to accentuated male models.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 362; no. 6417; pp. 238 - 239
Main Authors Jones, Ian L, Hunter, Fiona M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group 18.03.1993
Subjects
Aethia cristatella
Alcidae
Animal reproduction
Aquatic birds
Birds
Marine
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Summary:The results of a study of mate preferences of the crested auklet Aethia cristatella, a monogamous seabird in which both sexes are ornamented, are discussed. Males responded to accentuated female models with more frequent sexual displays, as did females to accentuated male models.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/362238a0