Protozoan parasite toxoplasma gondii manipulates mate choice in rats by enhancing attractiveness of males

Females in various species typically avoid males infected with parasites, while parasite-free males advertise their status through conspicuous phenotypic traits. This process selects for heritable resistance and reduces direct exposure of the female to parasites. Coevolving parasites are likely to a...

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Main Authors: Sapolsky, Robert M., Dass, Shantala Arundathi Hari, Vasudevan, Anand, Dutta, Deborah, Soh, Linda Jing Ting, Vyas, Ajai
Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/93928
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/7469
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English