Old crabs wave longer, not harder, in order to attract young females
Older male fiddler crabs are more likely to wave at females, and spend more time waving, than younger males, according to new research published today in Biology Letters.
Older male fiddler crabs are more likely to wave at females, and spend more time waving, than younger males, according to new research published today in Biology Letters.
Plants & Animals
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Environment
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Environment
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Economics & Business
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Social Sciences
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Environment
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Economics & Business
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Business
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Economics & Business
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