Sea turtles in general are promiscuous breeders, but previous leatherback paternity studies
found only a very low level of multiple paternity or none at all. Three highly polymorphic …

Molecular studies of sea turtles have shown that the frequency of multiple paternity (MP)
varies between species, and between rookeries of the same species. This study uses …

Females of all seven living species of sea turtles are known to be polyandrous and show
multiple paternity. The frequency of multiple paternity varies among species, and among …

Multiple paternity is common to all sea turtle species, but its causes and consequences are
hard to ascertain and the behaviors and success of males difficult to observe. This study …

Multiple paternity is a common phenomenon among marine turtles. This behavior is
associated with male density and sperm storage in marine species, but no fitness benefits …

Paternity was determined for three clutches and up to 20 offspring per clutch in the green
turtle (Chelonia mydas) from Ascension Island, South Atlantic, using microsatellite markers …

Sea turtles are promiscuous breeders with both males and females mating multiply. Due to
this mating system, multiple paternity (MP) occurs in sea turtle clutches, and the frequency of …

Mating systems of organisms may be particularly susceptible to population fluctuations. This
is of particular concern in the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, an endangered …

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 …

The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is an endangered species, and world‐wide
populations are declining. To understand better the mating structure of this pelagic and …