Table 4 Definition of terms used to describe mate trial groupings
Comparison among: | Definition |
|---|---|
Mating Groups | Three types: conspecific (includes contypic in the case of D. mojavensis subspecies), heterotypic, and heterospecific. |
Cross Types | 25 different types: all reciprocal pairwise comparisons, e.g. D. m. mojavensis x D. m. baja. Female in cross is always listed first. |
Taxa | Five designations: D. arizone, D. m. baja, D. m. mojavensis, D. m. sonorensis, and D. m. wrigleyi. When grouped by female taxon, includes all mate trials with a female from specified taxon. Same when grouped by male taxon. |