The genetic basis of traits regulating sperm competition and polyandry: can selection favour the evolution of good- and sexy-sperm?

doi:10.1007/s10709-007-9162-5

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The genetic basis of traits regulating sperm competition and polyandry: can selection favour the evolution of good- and sexy-sperm?

Genetica - 1 Sept 2008

Evans Jonathan P, Simmons Leigh W

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The good-sperm and sexy-sperm (GS-SS) hypotheses predict that female multiple mating (polyandry) can fuel sexual selection for heritable male traits that promote success in sperm competition. A major prediction generated by these models, therefore, is that polyandry will benefit females indirectl...

Topics

Animals
Biological Evolution
Female
Fertilization
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Variation
Humans
Male
Mating Preference, Animal
Selection, Genetic
Sexual Behavior, Animal
Spermatozoa

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