Résumé
The incidence and magnitude of multiple paternity were estimated for a natural, unmanipulated spawning population of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Egg nests were surveyed in the autumn and sub-samples were excavated the following spring. Parentage data derived from microsatellite DNA revealed an unexpectedly high level of multiple paternity. Within a single redd, females may mate with as many as 16 different males, including small mature male parr and large anadromous males. Multiple paternity was most pronounced in areas of highest redd density, corresponding with increased abundances of mature male parr. In addition, there was considerable variation in success among males, although this variability did not depend upon the number of males participating in spawning. This work underscores the value of undertaking genetic studies on the mating systems of fishes in unmanipulated, natural environments.
Langue d'origine | English |
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Pages (de-à) | 479-493 |
Nombre de pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Fish Biology |
Volume | 77 |
Numéro de publication | 3 |
DOI | |
Statut de publication | Published - août 2010 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Aquatic Science
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't