In species with separate sexes, females and males often differ in their morphology,
physiology and behaviour. Such sex‐specific traits are functionally linked to variation in …

Males and females often exhibit different behaviours during mate acquisition, pair‐bonding
and parenting, and a convenient label to characterize these behaviours is sex role. The …

The parental roles of males and females differ considerably between and within species. By
means of individual-based evolutionary simulations, we strive to explain this diversity. We …

Infanticide and adoption have been attributed to sexual selection, where an individual later
reproduces with the parent whose offspring it killed or adopted. While sexually selected …

Bateman's principles heavily influence the understanding of human reproductive behaviour.
Yet, few rigorous studies on Bateman's principles in contemporary industrialized populations …

Males and females often have different roles in reproduction, although the origin of these
differences has remained controversial. Explaining the enigmatic reversed sex roles where …

Mate guarding is typically considered a male strategy to protect paternity. However, under
some circumstances, females might also benefit from guarding their mate. Female mate …

Understanding how natural communities and ecosystems are structured and respond to
anthropogenic pressures in a rapidly changing world is key to successful management and …

The costs and benefits of group living are also reflected in intraspecific variation in group
size. Yet, little is known about general patterns of fitness consequences of this variation. We …

De-icing road salt is a persistent emerging pollutant in temperate freshwater systems, where
winter salting is necessary for road and pedestrian safety. Experts argue that road salts may …