Female resistance to male seduction in zebra finches

@article{Forstmeier2004FemaleRT,
  title={Female resistance to male seduction in zebra finches},
  author={Wolfgang Forstmeier},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={2004},
  volume={68},
  pages={1005-1015}
}
  • W. Forstmeier
  • Published 1 November 2004
  • Biology, Psychology
  • Animal Behaviour
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