The intensity of sexual selection with density and age and its importance in the evolution of animal populations

澳大利亚在动物基础生物学方面的研究质量在国际上享有很高的声誉。本研究将提供分布在澳大利亚北部热带地区的一种特有海洋物种的繁殖生物学信息。它解决了一个具有重大理论意义的纯研究问题。然而，它也为研究生提供了进行热带野外生物学实践和野外实验执行的宝贵训练机会。这些基本技能可以很容易地转移到应用生物学问题。维持一支熟练的野外生物学家队伍对于保护和生态系统管理方案的持续成功至关重要。

Australia is internationally highly regarded for the quality of its research into the basic biology of its fauna. This study will provide information on the breeding biology of an endemic marine species distributed across the Northern tropics of Australia. It addresses a pure research question of great theoretical interest. However, it also provides valuable training opportunities for postgraduate students in the practicalities of conducting tropical field biology and the execution of field experiments. These are essential skills that can readily be transferred to applied biological problems. Maintaining a pool of skilled field biologists is essential for the on-going success of programmes in conservation and ecosystem management.