House sparrows do not exhibit a preference for the scent of potential partners with different MHC-I allele numbers and genetic distances
L. Amo, G. Amo de Paz, J. Kabbert, A. Machordom
This study investigates whether house sparrow females and males use scent to assess MHC-I allele numbers and genetic distances in potential mates, finding no preference for these traits.
bioRxiv · Jan 11, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition