Cognition and Evolution: Learning and the Evolution of Sex Traits

Cognition and Evolution: Learning and the Evolution of Sex Traits

The evolution of gender characteristics is an outcome of mate choice, which has been assumed to be genetically mediated. Recent research suggests that learning also has a role to play as an agent of sexual selection.

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Veröffentlicht in:Current biology 2006-06, Vol.16 (11), p.R421-R423
1. Verfasser: Lynn, Spencer K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Biological Evolution
Cognition
Female
Finches - physiology
Learning
Male
Sex Characteristics
Sexual Behavior, Animal
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Zusammenfassung:The evolution of gender characteristics is an outcome of mate choice, which has been assumed to be genetically mediated. Recent research suggests that learning also has a role to play as an agent of sexual selection.
ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2006.05.011