Male Mate Choice and Female Ornamentation - A Mathematical Model
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a seminar that delves into the intriguing world of male mate choice and female ornamentation in polygynous species. Examine the development of a population genetic model that challenges common assumptions about sexual selection. Learn how male mate choice, variation in male quality, and female ornamentation can coexist without necessarily resulting in sexual selection. Discover the implications of these findings for ongoing research on the evolution of sexual-signaling in females. Gain insights from Courtney Fitzpatrick of Indiana University as she presents this thought-provoking 44-minute talk at the Santa Fe Institute.
Syllabus
Male Mate Choice and Female Ornamentation; A Mathematical Model
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Santa Fe Institute
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