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The Journal of Heredity 2001:92(2)
© 2001 The American Genetic Association 92:206-211

Turtle Mating Systems: Behavior, Sperm Storage, and Genetic Paternity

D. E. Pearse, and J. C. Avise

From the University of Georgia, Department of Genetics, Life Sciences Building, Green St., Athens, GA 30602.

Address correspondence to Devon E. Pearse at the address above or e-mail: pearse{at}arches.uga.edu.

As evidenced by the articles in this volume, a recent increase in interest in the mating systems of poikilothermic vertebrates has focused primarily on fishes, a few amphibians, and squamate reptiles. Turtles by contrast have received relatively little attention, yet they display a wide variety of mating behaviors and life-history characteristics that make them excellent candidates for addressing several aspects of genetic parentage that should contribute to a broader understanding of animal reproductive strategies. Here we focus on genetic studies of the mating systems and reproductive patterns of turtles, specifically with respect to multiple paternity and long-term sperm storage. These phenomena highlight the importance of a temporally extended perspective on patterns of individual reproductive success.


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