Female sea turtles are promiscuous, with clutches of eggs often sired by multiple males and
rates of multiple paternity varying greatly within and across species. We investigated levels …

In recent years, genetic studies have been used to investigate mating systems of marine
turtles, but to date no such research has been conducted on the flatback turtle (Natator …

Many aspects of sea turtle biology are difficult to measure in these enigmatic migratory
species, and this lack of knowledge continues to hamper conservation efforts. The first study …

Variation in levels of multiple paternity (MP) among species, populations and individuals has
important ecological and evolutionary ramifications including maintenance of genetic …

Abstract Characterization of a species mating systems is fundamental for understanding the
natural history and evolution of that species. Polyandry can result in the multiple paternity of …

An important question in sea turtle biology is the number of males that contribute to the
fertilization of a clutch of eggs. Previous studies on other sea turtle species have indicated …

When animals are difficult to observe while breeding, insights into the mating system may be
gained by using molecular techniques. Patterns of extra-pair copulation, multiple paternity …

Mating systems are a central component in the evolution of animal life histories and in
conservation genetics. The patterns of male reproductive skew and of paternal shares in …

For species of conservation concern, knowledge of key life‐history and demographic
components, such as the number and sex ratio of breeding adults, is essential for accurate …

Adult sea turtles have multiple mates, but the frequency of multiple paternity varies between
rookeries and among species. Multiple mating can influence the strength of sexual selection …