Sex Allocation in Evolutionary Biology - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the fascinating world of sex allocation in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior course. Delve into the complex decision-making process organisms use to distribute their reproductive investment between male and female functions or offspring. Examine the optimal 50:50 ratio and the circumstances that can alter it. Investigate how sex allocation influences sequential and simultaneous hermaphrodites, and learn about species that can control their offspring's sex ratios based on environmental conditions. The lecture covers key concepts including the Shaw-Mohler principle, male-female fitness equivalency, sex ratios in various contexts, and sex assignment in offspring. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this crucial aspect of evolutionary biology and its implications for reproductive strategies across different species.

, but that can change under certain circumstances. Sex allocation determines what sexes sequential hermaphrodites should be at each part of their life as well as how simultaneous hermaphrodites should behave. Some species have more control over the sexes of their offspring than others, and adjust the sex ratios of their offspring depending on the environment and conditions.
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- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. Shaw-Mohler and Male-Female Fitness Equivalency
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- Chapter 3. Sex Ratios
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- Chapter 4. Sequential Hermaphrodites
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- Chapter 5. Sex Assignment in Offspring
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- Chapter 6. Summary and Conclusion
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