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Size-advantage in nest-holding tactics in the dusky frillgoby Bathygobius fuscus males: mating success and parental care success but not fertilization success

Kawase S; Sato N; Yoshida M; Takegaki T · 2026 · Preprint

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Abstract Body size is a critical trait influencing reproductive success through mate competition, female choice, and parental care ability. In fish species with alternative reproductive tactics, large males typically adopt dominant…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8818992/v1