Search for dissertations about: "Courtship"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the word Courtship.

  2. 1. The evolution of courtship rituals

    Author : Carl Adam Wachtmeister; Innes Cuthill; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; zoologi; Zoology;

    Abstract : The fact that many animals engage in highly ornamented and conspicuous display behaviours in connection with reproduction has received much attention in zoology ever since Darwin launched his theory of sexual selection. This thesis intends to investigate the evolution of such display behaviour. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fishing for Females : Sensory Exploitation in the Swordtail Characin

    Author : Mirjam Amcoff; Niclas Kolm; Michael Ryan; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Sexual selection; Mate choice; Courtship; Sensory bias; Plasticity; Corynopoma riisei; Mulitiple signalling; Biologi med inriktning mot zooekologi; Biology with specialization in Animal Ecology;

    Abstract : Mate choice plays an important role in sexual selection and speciation. The evolution of mate choice is intriguing in cases where choosy individuals gain little except for genetic material from the mate and where the trait used as a criterion for the choice is costly to its bearer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Sex in Murky Waters : Anthropogenic Disturbance of Sexual Selection in Pipefish

    Author : Josefin Sundin; Anders Berglund; Gunilla Rosenqvist; Bob Wong; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Mating system; Mate choice; Courtship; Eutrophication; Turbidity; Hypoxia; Ocean acidification; Syngnathidae; Biologi med inriktning mot zooekologi; Biology with specialization in Animal Ecology;

    Abstract : Animals experience variation in their environment because of natural changes. However, due to anthropogenic disturbance, the speed and severity of these changes have recently increased. This thesis investigates how reproductive behaviours may be affected by human induced environmental change. READ MORE

  6. 4. Organising Intimacy : Exploring Heterosexual Singledoms at Swedish Singles Activities

    Author : Andreas Henriksson; Gerd Lindgren; Åsa Wettergren; Annika Jonsson; Sasha Roseneil; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; singledom; heterosexuality; intimacy; Carol Smart; personal life; multi-sited ethnography; community; courtship; dating; internet dating; sociology of family; relationality; close relations; liminal space; singelskap; heterosexualitet; intimitet; Carol Smart; personligt liv; multi-sited ethnography; gemenskap; kurtis; dejting; internetdejting; familjesociologi; relationalitet; nära relationer; liminalt rum; Sociologi; Sociology;

    Abstract : Single activities have long been places where single people can come to meet friends, build community or look for partners. The activities have relevance for studies of heterosexuality, intimacy, personal life and space. READ MORE

  7. 5. The evolution of territoriality in butterflies

    Author : Martin Bergman; Christer Wiklund; Ronald Rutowski; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : territoriality; Lepidoptera; sexual selection; mating success; mate locating behaviour; resource-holding potential; motivation; courtship solicitation; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; zoologisk ekologi; Animal Ecology;

    Abstract : Competition over mating opportunities is a conspicuous characteristic of animal behaviour. In many butterfly species the males establish territories in places advantageous for encountering females. This thesis addresses questions about how territoriality has evolved and is maintained in butterflies. READ MORE