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Do genetic diversity effects drive the benefits associated with multiple mating? A test in a marine invertebrate.
PloS one - 12 Aug 2009
McLeod Laura, Marshall Dustin J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mothers that mate with multiple males often produce higher quality offspring than mothers that mate with a single male. By engaging in polyandry, mothers may increase their chances of mating with a compatible male or promote sperm competition -- both of which act to increase maternal fitness via the biasing of the paternity of offspring. Surprisingly, mating with multiple males, can carry benefits...
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