Xiphophorus helleri (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

Xiphophorus helleri

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In several species of the genus Xiphophorus, the males carry a so-called 'sword'. Females prefer to mate with males that carry a long sword.

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Georg Schneider / Uni Würzburg

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