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Megan Head

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Evolutionary Biology· 2

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:mouse· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1

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Michael Jennions· 2 shared Regina Vega-Trejo· 2 shared J. Scott Keogh· 1 shared

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2016-2016 · peak 2/yr

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Experimental evidence for sexual selection against inbred males when it truly counts

Regina Vega-Trejo, Megan Head, J. Scott Keogh, Michael Jennions

The paper experimentally shows that inbred male mosquitofish sire fewer offspring than outbred males, indicating inbreeding depression affects sexually selected traits.

bioRxiv · Mar 25, 2016Evolutionary Biology

Are sexually selected traits affected by a poor environment early in life?

Regina Vega-Trejo, Michael Jennions, Megan Head

The paper investigates if early-life poor nutrition in mosquitofish incurs hidden costs on sexually selected traits, finding reduced sperm reserves and replenishment rates despite catch-up growth.

bioRxiv · Mar 25, 2016Evolutionary Biology