| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970669 | Animal Behaviour | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We tested how parasitism influences the reproductive behaviour of female crickets. ⺠Responsiveness to mating song did not differ between control and infested females. ⺠Infested females were less selective for chirp rate than control females. ⺠Reduced selectivity might be adaptive by increasing the chances of reproduction. ⺠Plasticity of preferences may maintain phenotypic and genetic variation of songs.
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Authors
Oliver M. Beckers, William E. Jr.,