The courtship behaviour of the pipefish Nerophis lumbriciformis: Reflections of an adaptation to intertidal life
The courtship behaviour of Nerophis lumbriciformis (Pisces: Syngnathidae) consists of three distinct phases (initial courtship, spawning, and embrace) marked by prominent behavioural changes. The first courtship phase is characterised by female quivering. Courtship activity increases from low to hig...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/1483 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:repositorio.ispa.pt:10400.12/1483 |