Sperm Transfer in the Adélie Penguin

A study examined whether cloacal contact is a reliable indicator of sperm transfer in a wild population of Adelie Penguins. The true success rate, in terms of sperm transfer, of behaviorally successful copulations and the reason for failure of sperm transfer, were determined.

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Published in:The Condor (Los Angeles, Calif.) Calif.), 1996-05, Vol.98 (2), p.410-413
Main Authors: Hunter, F. M., Davis, L. S., Miller, G. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal reproduction
Biological and medical sciences
Birds
Cloaca
Female animals
Finches
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Insemination
Male animals
Marine
Mating behavior
Non mammalian vertebrate reproduction
Ornithology
Ova
Pygoscelis adeliae
Short Communications
Sperm competition
Spermatozoa
Vertebrates: reproduction
Zebras
Zoology
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Summary:A study examined whether cloacal contact is a reliable indicator of sperm transfer in a wild population of Adelie Penguins. The true success rate, in terms of sperm transfer, of behaviorally successful copulations and the reason for failure of sperm transfer, were determined.
ISSN:0010-5422
1938-5129
2732-4621
DOI:10.2307/1369158