Weapons Evolve Faster Than Sperm in Bovids and Cervids

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Volume: 10, Issue: 5, Pages: 1062 - 1062
Published: Apr 29, 2021
Abstract
In polyandrous species, males face reproductive competition both before and after mating. Sexual selection thus shapes the evolution of both pre- and postcopulatory traits, creating competing demands on resource allocation to different reproductive episodes. Traits subject to strong selection exhibit accelerated rates of phenotypic divergence, and examining evolutionary rates may inform us about the relative importance and potential fitness...
Paper Details
Title
Weapons Evolve Faster Than Sperm in Bovids and Cervids
Published Date
Apr 29, 2021
Journal
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
1062 - 1062
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