Temporal migration patterns and mating tactics influence size-assortative mating in Rana temporaria

Carolin Dittrich, Ariel Rodríguez, Ori Segev, Sanja Drakulić, Heike Feldhaar, Miguel Vences, Mark-Oliver Rödel and Michael TaborskyHandling Editor

Behavioral Ecology, 2018, vol. 29, issue 2, 418-428

Abstract: Birds of a feather flock together. This is also true for the European common frog where mating of similar sized individuals is more likely. But, how they assort is a rather complex mechanism. Aside from mate choice behavior and male–male competition, size dependent temporal migration patterns cause assortative mating. Larger males and females reach breeding ponds earlier in the season and are thus more likely to meet.

Keywords: amphibia; evolution; male–male competition; reproductive strategy; assortment by chance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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