... and the spectral background ( Fig. 2B,D ). This suggests that the extra conspicuousness gained from a red throat/jaw for the purposes of sexual display does not significantly alter overall camouflage. body reflection nuptial signal colour contrast sexual selection behaviour Colour is a widespread...

... ) 12 10 2005 © The Company of Biologists Limited 2005 2005 sexual selection nuptial signal female ornament courtship Gobiusculus flavescens In several teleost fishes, females develop nuptial colour patterns as they become sexually receptive ( McLennan,1995 ; Beeching et al...