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A lizard’s guide to mating: Alternative reproductive tactics give males an edge in finding the ladies

by Whiting | Nov 4, 2013 | Behaviour, Lab news, Science news, Sexual selection, Water skink project

By Dan Noble Sexual selection – the differential reproductive success of individuals – is a powerful evolutionary force. Sexual selection can lead to evolution of both beautiful and bizarre phenotypes, such as peacock trains, deer antlers and the complex displays and...
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