Sexual selection and ecological generalism are correlated in antbirds.
Sexual selection is thought to counteract natural selection on the grounds that secondary sexual traits are inherently costly and evolve at the expense of naturally selected traits. It is therefore commonly predicted that increased sexual selection is associated with decreased physiological toleranc...
Main Authors: | Tobias, J, Seddon, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2009
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