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Study looks at mitochondrial variation in sperm traits and sperm competitive ability

09-19-2007 · EurekAlert!

Study considered an important link in the field of sexual selection, where maternal inheritance of mitochondria may well have its greatest impact on sperm traits and competitive ability but thus far has been largely overlooked.

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