Article
Variation in plasma steroids and reproductive traits in dimorphic males of corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops L.).
Hormones and behavior - 1 Jun 2002
Uglem Ingebrigt, Mayer Ian, Rosenqvist Gunilla
Abstract excerpt
Differences in plasma steroid levels may reflect behavioral, gonadal, or morphological specializations that characterize different male reproductive phenotypes in teleost fishes. In the present study, we investigated whether differences in plasma steroid levels exist between two distinct male morphs shown in the corkwing wrasse Symphodus melops. In addition, we examined differences in male reproductive traits,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
