Sex chromosomes manipulate mate choice.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/d41586-019-01714-5 and PMC identifier 7537609.
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Abstract
Female mate choice in some species selects for traits that are harmful to males. A new hypothesis to explain how such mating preferences might evolve puts the spotlight on sex chromosomes.
Medical subject headings
- Mating Preference, Animal