Sexual Selection
\ ^^Sexual Selection:^^ the selection of Traits that influence mating success of an individual
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| Intersexual Selection | Intrasexual Selection |
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| Male /female choice: Males compete to be chosen by females either because of attractive behaviours or physical traits | Male-male competition. Males compete amongst themselves for access to a female. |
| Can be detrimental sometimes: bright peacock feathers make a male peacock more attractive, but can also attract predators. However, it contributes to the peacocks reproductive success, so the positives outweigh the negatives. |
\ ^^Sexual Dimorphism: ^^structure or physical differences between a male and female of the same species. ex. Peacocks and peahens
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