Abstract
Pays particular attention to adaptive modifications by the host of its own sexual behaviour in the face of parasite-imposed selection, with major sections on: parasite manipulation of host reproductive effort; mate choice; mating systems; and group living and sociality. Host mate choice may be adaptively modified so that individuals infected with contact-transmitted parasites are avoided, and choice of healthy mates for good phenotypes (parental care) and good genes could also occur. Discussion includes sexual section using visual clues, eg the Hamilton-Zuk hypothesis concerning colour brightness and parasite load, which is examined in detail. -P.J.Jarvis
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 117-157 |
| Number of pages | 41 |
| Journal | Unknown Journal |
| State | Published - 1990 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Environmental Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences