Female choice

Mary H. Burleson

Mary H. Burleson

Arizona State University, Phoenix, United States

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Abstract

Female choice of mates currently is viewed as a crucial mechanism for the operation of sexual selection. Proposed criteria for female choice include the ability of the male to provide resources such as food, protection, or parental care; or to contribute genes leading to good health or sexual attractiveness of offspring.

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