Gilbert, L. , Burke, T. and Krupa, A. (1998) No evidence for extra‐pair paternity in the western gull. Molecular Ecology, 7(11), pp. 1549-1552. (doi: 10.1046/j.1365-294x.1998.00488.x)
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Abstract
The genetic mating system of western gulls Larus occidentalis breeding on Southeast Farallon Island, California, was determined using multilocus DNA fingerprints of 33 chicks from 22 broods. No extra‐pair paternity (EPP) was found, despite extra‐pair copulations (EPCs) occurring. This suggests that paternity guards are effective, and that females gain few genetic benefits from EPCs. The EPP in western gulls concurs with that of other seabirds, reinforcing the idea that seabirds generally have a monogamous genetic mating system.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gilbert, Dr Lucy |
| Authors: | Gilbert, L., Burke, T., and Krupa, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Molecular Ecology |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0962-1083 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1365-294X |
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