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The evolution of mating practices and the paradox of the lek.
- Source :
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Nature . 3/7/1991, Vol. 350 Issue 6313, p33. 6p. 5 Color Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- Reviews three hypotheses for the evolution of mating preferences. Direct selection; The runaway process; The parasite mechanism; Predictions, tests and inferences; Conclusions and prospects. INSET: Interaction of direct selection and the parasite mechanism..
- Subjects :
- *ANIMAL behavior
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00280836
- Volume :
- 350
- Issue :
- 6313
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nature
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 9104011712
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/350033a0