Chaotic dynamics of allele frequencies in condition-dependent mating systems.

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I study the dynamics of allele frequencies in sexually reproducing populations where the choosy sex has a preference for condition-dependent displays of the opposite sex. The condition of an individual is assumed to be shaped by frequency-dependent selection. For sufficiently strong preferences the dynamics becomes increasingly complex, and periodic orbits and chaos are observed. Moreover, multiple attractors can...

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