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Paternal identity impacts embryonic development for two species of freshwater fish.
General and comparative endocrinology - 1 May 2017
Siddique Mohammad Abdul Momin, Linhart Otomar, Krejszeff Sławomir, Żarski Daniel, Pitcher Trevor E, Politis Sebastian Nikitas, Butts Ian Anthony Ernest
Abstract excerpt
Paternal, compared to maternal, contributions were believed to have only a limited influence on embryonic development and larval fitness traits in fishes. Therefore, the perspective of male influence on early life history traits has come under scrutiny. This study was conducted to determine parental effects on the rate of eyed embryos of Ide Leuciscus idus and Northern pike Esox lucius. Five sires and five dams...
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