Article
Multiple paternity in the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta).
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Harry J L, Briscoe D A
Abstract excerpt
Genotypic ratios within clutches of loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) embryos, from the Mon Repos rookery (Queensland), deviate significantly from the Mendelian ratios expected on the null hypothesis of single paternity. One-third of all clutches provide evidence for multiple insemination, indicating that multiple mating constitutes the major breeding pattern for C. caretta. Clutches from two females indicate...
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