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sexual selection: see selection selection. In Darwinism , the mechanism of natural selection is considered of major importance in the process of evolution . Popular formulations sometimes envisage a struggle for existence in which direct competition for mates or for various factors in the ..... Click the link for more information. . sexual selection [¦seksh·ə·wəl si′lek·shən] (evolution) A special form of natural selection responsible for the evolution of traits that promote success in competition for mates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Male-male competition for females (110) that takes the form of fighting, dominance, and status-seeking is referred to as intrasexual competition. Thus, the color could be an indicator of which bird to wager on in male-male competitions, the researchers report in an upcoming Animal Behaviour. He imagines that females are choosing the males who are the winners at male-male competition. |
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