Multiple paternity and hybridization in two smooth-hound sharks

Multiple paternity appears to be a common trait of elasmobranch mating systems, with its occurrence likely driven by convenience, due to females seeking to minimize the stress of male harassment. Here we use molecular markers to analyse the frequency of multiple paternity in two related viviparous s...

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Main Authors: Marino, Ilaria A. M., Riginella, Emilio, Gristina, Michele, Rasotto, Maria B., Zane, Lorenzo, Mazzoldi, Carlotta
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4530440/