Skip to Main Content
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit an ETD
Global Search Box
Need Help?
Keyword Search
Participating Institutions
Advanced Search
School Logo
Files
File List
ohiou1187025167.pdf (479.68 KB)
ETD Abstract Container
Abstract Header
Mechanisms that drive variation in female mating preferences in Xiphophorus malinche
Author Info
Tudor, M. Scarlett
Permalink:
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1187025167
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2007, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Biological Sciences (Arts and Sciences).
Abstract
In Xiphophorus malinche, larger, older females prefer asymmetrical males while smaller, younger females prefer symmetrical males. Mating experience has been shown to alter female preferences. I examined whether copulatory experience as well as experience with males of different symmetry affected female preference for symmetry in X. malinche. Male aggressive behaviors and male preferences may affect female experience, thus influencing female preference. I examined whether male aggression and male preferences for female size varies with symmetry. Female size at maturity and female experience affected female preference for symmetry suggesting a genetic and environmental component exists for preference for symmetry. Male mating preference for female size did not vary with symmetry and is not likely to affect female preferences. The less aggressive response by symmetrical males to the symmetrical image and their overall lower frequency in the field could play a role if females perceive symmetrical males as less aggressive.
Committee
Molly Morris (Advisor)
Pages
65 p.
Subject Headings
Biology, General
Keywords
female mate choice
;
Xiphophorus
Recommended Citations
Refworks
EndNote
RIS
Mendeley
Citations
Tudor, M. S. (2007).
Mechanisms that drive variation in female mating preferences in Xiphophorus malinche
[Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1187025167
APA Style (7th edition)
Tudor, M..
Mechanisms that drive variation in female mating preferences in Xiphophorus malinche.
2007. Ohio University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1187025167.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Tudor, M.. "Mechanisms that drive variation in female mating preferences in Xiphophorus malinche." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1187025167
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
Abstract Footer
Document number:
ohiou1187025167
Download Count:
450
Copyright Info
© 2007, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by Ohio University and OhioLINK.