Plasticity of sex-biased aggression in response to the sex of territory intruders in an African cichlid fish, Julidochromis marlieri
Ry Dennis, Kelsey J. Wood, Suzy C. P. Renn, Andrew P. Anderson
This study shows that social environment influences sex-biased aggression in Julidochromis marlieri, with larger fish in pairs being more aggressive and male-larger pairs showing sex-specific responses to intruder sex.
bioRxiv · May 22, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition