| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971120 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We provide evidence of reproductive interference between two spider species. ⺠Males of both species offer a prey wrapped in silk as a nuptial gift to females. ⺠Nuptial gift construction and acceptance is induced by species-specific cues. ⺠Individuals of different sexes and different species pay highly asymmetric costs. ⺠Selective pressure for species recognition is stronger on the smaller species.
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Authors
L.E. Costa-Schmidt, G. Machado,