The capture of heritable variation for genetic quality through social competition.

doi:10.1007/s10709-007-9214-x

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The capture of heritable variation for genetic quality through social competition.

Genetica - 1 Sept 2008

Wolf Jason B, Harris W Edwin, Royle Nick J

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In theory, females of many species choose mates based on traits that are indicators of male genetic quality. A fundamental question in evolutionary biology is why genetic variation for such indicator traits persists despite strong persistent selection imposed by female preference, which is known...

Topics

Animals
Behavior, Animal
Competitive Behavior
Evolution, Molecular
Female
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Behavioral
Male
Models, Genetic

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