Team
leader
Andrea
Pilastro
Our research group
is interested in pre- and post-copulatory sexual selection in fishes
and birds. We combine behavioural observations with artificial
insemination, computer assisted sperm analysis (sperm tracker), molecular
paternity analysis and molecular sexing to the following research
topics:
- Sperm competition and cryptic female choice in the Guppy (Poecilia
reticulata)
- Sexual conflict
and sexual antagonistic coevolution in Poeciliids
- Sexual conflict
over parental care in the Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia)
- Evolution of
feather ornaments in birds
Teaching (in Italian):
presentazioni del corso Animali 1 (molluschi
e lofoforati)
