Ménage à Trois in the Atlantic Brief Squid (Lolliguncula brevis): Prior Presence Affects Mate Choice
Date of Award
Spring 5-19-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Peter Moller
Second Advisor
Dr. Karin Akre
Academic Program Adviser
Dr. Mark Hauber
Abstract
Lolliguncula brevis given prior presence experienced a significantly greater number of contacts with opposite sex squid than rivals. Males given prior presence also spent significantly more time in proximity to females than rivals. This suggests that for both female and male Atlantic brief squid, having prior presence influences mating behavior.
Recommended Citation
Schlessinger, Rachel A., "Ménage à Trois in the Atlantic Brief Squid (Lolliguncula brevis): Prior Presence Affects Mate Choice" (2016). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/86
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