Article
Condition-dependence, genotype-by-environment interactions and the lek paradox.
Genetica - 1 Feb 2008
Kokko Hanna, Heubel Katja
Abstract excerpt
The lek paradox states that maintaining genetic variation necessary for 'indirect benefit' models of female choice is difficult, and two interrelated solutions have been proposed. 'Genic capture' assumes condition-dependence of sexual traits, while genotype-by-environment interactions (GEIs) offer an additional way to maintain diversity. However, condition-dependence, particularly with GEIs, implies that...
Topics
- Animals
- Environment
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Genotype
- Male
- Mating Preference, Animal
- Models, Genetic
- Mutation