1. Trait compensation denotes the situation in which individuals offset the costs of one trait with the benefits of another trait. The phenomenon of trait compensation is best exemplified by a negativ
Open wounds pose a major infection and mortality risk in animals. To reduce these risks, many animal species apply antimicrobial compounds on their wounds. Ant societies use antimicrobial secretions
An increasing number of empirical studies in animals have demonstrated male mate choice. However, little is known about the evolution of post-pairing male choice, specifically that which occurs by dif
