Female cichlids attack and avoid-but will still mate with-androgen receptor mutant males that lack male-typical body coloration
M. Howard, M. Ramsaroop, A. Hoadley, L. Jackson, M. Lopez, L. Saenz, B. A. Alward
The paper investigates female cichlid mating behaviors by testing AR mutant males lacking coloration, finding aggression but mating occurs regardless of coloration.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition