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May 6, 2026Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access

Factors Affecting Multiple Paternity: Insights From the Eastern Quoll ( Dasyurus viverrinus )

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BBBrittany BrockettLNLinda E. NeavesMEMaldwyn J. Evans

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Overview

Randomized trial examines reproductive success in eastern quolls, suggesting traits influence multiple paternity occurrences.

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify factors influencing multiple paternity and reproductive success in the eastern quoll.
  • Conducted cross-species comparison of multiple paternity within the Dasyuridae family.
  • Used pedigree reconstruction to analyze sires of litters, revealing high rates of multiple paternity.
  • Employed generalised linear mixed modelling to correlate individual traits with reproductive outcomes.
  • 47%-85% of litters were found to be sired by more than one male depending on the analysis method.
  • Reconstructed litters had up to three sires, indicating significant multiple paternity.
  • Reproductive success linked with traits like higher bodyweight, lower age, and fawn color morph.

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Brockett et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fada7f03f892aec9b1e36fhttps://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.73515
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