Female courtship could occur when the species benefits from the male keeping the eggs/young. In the case of Microphis deocata the males are a brown color while females have bright colored stripes. The males though are responsible for caring for the eggs, that the female deposits. This would indicate why the males have a muted color to protect and hide them from predators. Females have the ability to be colorful and attract males with out risking the life of their young.
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