The Good‐Genes and Compatible‐Genes Benefits of Mate Choice

Genetic benefits from mate choice could be attained by choosing mates with high heritable quality (“good genes”) and that are genetically compatible (“compatible genes”). We clarify the conceptual and empirical framework for estimating genetic benefits of mate choice, stressing that benefits must be...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American naturalist 2009-11, Vol.174 (5), p.741-752
Hauptverfasser:	Puurtinen, Mikael, Ketola, Tarmo, Kotiaho, J. S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alleles Animal and plant ecology Animal populations Animal reproduction Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Biological and medical sciences Biological evolution Crosses, Genetic Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Genes Genetic variance Genetic Variation Genetics Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution Human genetics Male Mating behavior Mating Preference, Animal Notes and Comments Phenotypic traits Population genetics Quantitative genetics Reproduction - genetics Sexual selection
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