Mate choice is a critical decision with direct implications for fitness. Although it has been
recognized for over 150 years, our understanding of its underlying mechanisms is still …

In many species, males increase their reproductive success by choosing high‐quality
females. In natural populations, they interact with both virgin and mated females, which can …

Polyandry may occur in many species. In spiders when multiple males mate sequentially,
conservative anatomical female traits largely, although not entirely, determine whether the …

Animals often compete for resources and territory. Differences in size and body condition
often play a crucial role in determining the outcome of these competitions. Web spiders not …

Ce travail de thèse vise à mieux comprendre les mécanismes de choix du partenaire chez
l'isopode terrestre Armadillidium vulgare. Cette espèce est infectée par la bactérie …