Effects of sperm storage and male colour on probability of paternity in a polychromatic lizard

@article{Olsson2009EffectsOS,
  title={Effects of sperm storage and male colour on probability of paternity in a polychromatic lizard},
  author={Mats Olsson and Tonia S. Schwartz and Tobias Uller and Mo Healey},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={2009},
  volume={77},
  pages={419-424}
}
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