Behavioural temperature preference in a brooding male pipefish Syngnathus typhle |
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| Authors: | I. Ahnesjö |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Ecology and Evolution/Animal Ecology, Uppsala University, Norbyv?gen 18D, S‐752 36 Uppsala, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | In the broad‐nosed pipefish Syngnathus typhle, brooding males positioned themselves significantly more often towards the warmer part (18° C) of an aquarium, whereas females were indifferent in this respect. This behavioural temperature preference may increase male brooding rate and indirectly influence patterns of mating competition. |
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| Keywords: | behavioural thermoregulation mating competition potential reproductive rate sex‐role reversal Syngnathidae Syngnathus typhle |
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