Comment on "Bateman in nature: predation on offspring reduces the potential for sexual selection".
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Abstract
Byers and Dunn (Reports, 9 November 2012, p. 802) reported that sexual selection and natural selection are closely related in a wild population of pronghorns. Here, I argue that this conclusion is incorrect. Their main finding is due to the fact that, unsurprisingly, juvenile mortality and juvenile survival are negatively related across years.
Medical subject headings
- Antelopes
- Mating Preference, Animal
- Predatory Behavior
- Sexual Behavior, Animal