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The evolution of mating practices and the paradox of the lek.

Authors :
Kirkpatrick, M.
Ryan, M.J.
Source :
Nature. 3/7/1991, Vol. 350 Issue 6313, p33. 6p. 5 Color Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1991

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

Subjects :
*ANIMAL behavior

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