Leapfrog to speciation boosted by mother’s influence

It has now been found that mothers of a species of frog affect the behaviour of their offspring — influencing female mating preferences and aggression between males. Such behaviours might lead to the formation of new species. Maternal colour affects mate choice and aggression of offspring.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2019-10, Vol.574 (7776), p.38-39
Main Author: Verzijden, Machteld
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aggressive behavior in animals
Analysis
Behavior
Courtship of animals
Female
Frogs
Humans
Mothers
News And Views
Parental influences
Surveys and Questionnaires
Varieties
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Summary:It has now been found that mothers of a species of frog affect the behaviour of their offspring — influencing female mating preferences and aggression between males. Such behaviours might lead to the formation of new species. Maternal colour affects mate choice and aggression of offspring.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-019-02904-x