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Effect of an immune challenge on the functional performance of male weaponry.

Behavioural processes - 1 Oct 2014

Kelly Clint D

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Theories of parasite-mediated sexual selection predict a positive association between immune function and the expression of sexually selected ornaments. Few studies, however, have investigated how an immune challenge affects the performance of sexually selected weaponry. Male Wellington tree weta (Hemideina crassidens) (Orthoptera: Anostostomatidae) possess enlarged mandibles that are used as weapons in fights...

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PMID: 25444779
DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2014.11.001

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