Sex Differences in Mate Choice Preference Characteristics of Aequidens rivulatus.

ABSTRACT: The mating roles of males and females, to a certain extent, are dynamic and variable. Several factors influence the mate choice process. Nonetheless, the main preference features have not yet been fully understood in Aequidens rivulatus. In this study, because of its natural pairing characteristics, A. rivulatus was selected to explore the mate choice preferences of different sexes. Specifically, male and female behavioral performances were described and quantified through a "no-choice paradigm" during mate choice. A total of 12 behavioral performances were defined in male mate choice (experiment 1), whereas 14 behavioral performances were defined in female mate choice (experiment 2). According to the obtained results, unselected females did not display any proactive behavior

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9101118 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature