Testing the genetics underlying the co-evolution of mate choice and ornament in the wild
Article Abstract:
A study of the genetics underlying the co-evolution of mate choice and ornament in the wild is presented. The results show that the combined effect of environmental influences on several components reduces the potential for indirect sexual selection in the wild.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
Genetic aspects, Courtship of animals, Mating behavior, Sexual selection in animals, Sexual selection (Natural selection), Mating behaviour
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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How fielders arrive in time to catch the ball
Article Abstract:
The way in which the fielders track signals to arrive at the right place in time to catch a ball is discussed. Diagrams expressing the position in which the fielder should be, while trying to catch a ball is illustrated.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
Movement (Physiology), Human mechanics
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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