Egg viability decreases rapidly with time since ovulation in the rainbow darter: implications for the costs of choosiness
R. L. Moran, R. M. Soukup, M. Zhou, R. C. Fuller
The paper shows that egg viability in rainbow darters drops quickly after ovulation, suggesting that females may face costs from delaying mating.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2017Animal Behavior & Cognition