Suggestions(2)
Exact(1)
These are possible reasons why, in a majority of studied species, multiple mating means that a female mates with more than one but seldom more than a few males [3], [7] [10].
Similar(59)
While the approach is predicted to be most effective when applied to pest species with high turnover rates and low rates of multiple mating, its additive nature means that multiple releases are predicted to control even species characterized by low turnover and high levels of multiple mating (Gemmell et al. 2013).
Sample size (N), Mean and Standard Error of the Mean for single and multiple mating treatments at F0, F1 and F2, for each component of fitness.
The lack of mating opportunities when population size is low is one such effect [ 32], and for introduced guppies may mean that the usual strategy of multiple mating is no longer an option.
This does not mean that sexual conflict is irrelevant, but it shows that the effects of female multiple mating on fitness must also always be considered.
However, it is rare to hear of multiple mating types.
According to Leonard, multiple mating types (i.e., more than two) are advantageous if time is of the essence.
Recognition of the ubiquity of female multiple mating has caused an important shift in sexual selection research, emphasizing the adaptive nature of female mating strategies.
"This [work] suggests one scenario in which multiple mating can be beneficial".
Gage and colleagues found that multiple mating, also called polyandry, did benefit inbred females.
However, multiple mating may incur other, ecological costs [1]; [1]; [1]].
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com