The history of sexual selection research provides insights as to why females are still understudied.

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While it is widely acknowledged that Darwin's descriptions of females were gender-biased, gender bias in current sexual selection research is less recognized. An examination of the history of sexual selection research shows prevalent male precedence-that research starts with male-centered investigations or explanations and thereafter includes female-centered equivalents. In comparison, the incidence of female...

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