Sentence examples for for mates from inspiring English sources

Competition for mates often leads to the adoption of alternative mating tactics (Oliveira, Taborsky & Brockmann, 2008).

Many of the turtles were searching for mates.

It's great for mates, but perhaps not for sending seasonal messages to grandma.

He was far too young to be a competitor for mates under normal circumstances.

For mates, imitating one another is a big part of their vocalizing.

Others check out the social scene, clamoring for mates as well as points.

Obviously the people interviewed were disappointed in their searches for mates.

"Most frogs only call at night, you know, calling for mates," Mr. Coleman said.

"Men needed to focus on one thing when they were fighting each other for mates.

"With the reduced competition for mates, you are less likely to need a baculum," he added.

For mates of high-ranking males, however, a loss comes as something of a shock.