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

澳大利亚因其对动物群基础生物学的研究质量而在国际上受到高度评价。这项研究将提供信息的繁殖生物学特有的海洋物种分布在澳大利亚的北方热带地区。它解决了一个纯理论研究的问题。然而，它也为研究生提供了宝贵的培训机会，在进行热带野外生物学和执行野外实验的实践。这些基本技能可以很容易地转移到应用生物学问题。维持一批有技能的实地生物学家对养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.