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 |
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Other Authors: | School of Biological Sciences |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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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 |
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