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How female & male mate choice affects mating system evolution

How female & male mate choice affects mating system evolution

by Michael | Jan 2, 2014 | Current Research [OLD], Uncategorized

Choosing a mate is tough. Should he be a good provider or be easy to fool to allow a little fun on the side? Should she be able to better protect her offspring or turn a blind eye to infidelity? The mates individuals choose will shape how traits evolve simply because...
Competition and the traits that affect it

Competition and the traits that affect it

by Michael | Jan 1, 2014 | Current Research [OLD], Uncategorized

Whether it’s resources, territories, or mates, nothing comes for free. To gain access to any of these factors necessary for reproduction, individuals need to be able to outcompete rivals. In most cases, it is some morphological trait that determines outcomes—larger,...
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