The mismeasurement of sexual selection
Sexual selection can explain major micro‐and macro‐evolutionary patterns. Much of current
theory predicts that the strength of sexual selection (i) is driven by the relative abundance of …
theory predicts that the strength of sexual selection (i) is driven by the relative abundance of …
Female choice for genetic complementarity in birds: a review
Data from avian species have played a prominent role in develo** and testing theories of
female mate choice. One of the most prominent models of sexual selection, the “good …
female mate choice. One of the most prominent models of sexual selection, the “good …
Female extrapair mating behavior can evolve via indirect selection on males
In many species that form socially monogamous pair bonds, a considerable proportion of the
offspring is sired by extrapair males. This observation has remained a puzzle for …
offspring is sired by extrapair males. This observation has remained a puzzle for …
Non-breeding season events influence sexual selection in a long-distance migratory bird
The study of sexual selection has traditionally focused on events and behaviours
immediately surrounding copulation. In this study, we examine whether carry-over effects …
immediately surrounding copulation. In this study, we examine whether carry-over effects …
The macroecology of extra‐pair paternity in birds
Extra‐pair paternity (EPP) is a key aspect of the mating behaviour of birds and its frequency
varies widely among populations and species. Several hypotheses predict patterns of …
varies widely among populations and species. Several hypotheses predict patterns of …
Promiscuity drives sexual selection in a socially monogamous bird
Many socially monogamous species paradoxically show signs of strong sexual selection,
suggesting cryptic sources of sexual competition among males. Darwin argued that sexual …
suggesting cryptic sources of sexual competition among males. Darwin argued that sexual …
Extrapair paternity and sexual selection in socially monogamous birds: are tropical birds different?
770—PeRSPectiveS in oRnitHology— auK, vol. 125 (2001: 39) stated that “while extra-pair
mating systems are the norm for temperate zone passerines, this is not true for tropical …
mating systems are the norm for temperate zone passerines, this is not true for tropical …
Comprehensive paternity assignment: genotype, spatial location and social status in song sparrows, Melospiza Melodia
Comprehensive, accurate paternity assignment is critical to answering numerous questions
in evolutionary ecology. Yet, most studies of species with extra‐pair paternity (EPP) fail to …
in evolutionary ecology. Yet, most studies of species with extra‐pair paternity (EPP) fail to …
Sperm competition dynamics: ejaculate fertilising efficiency changes differentially with time
Background A fundamental challenge in evolutionary biology is to resolve the mechanisms
that maintain paternity a hypervariable fitness component. Because females are often …
that maintain paternity a hypervariable fitness component. Because females are often …
Neighbouring‐group composition and within‐group relatedness drive extra‐group paternity rate in the European badger (Meles meles)
Extra‐group paternity (EGP) occurs commonly among group‐living mammals and plays an
important role in mating systems and the dynamics of sexual selection; however, socio …
important role in mating systems and the dynamics of sexual selection; however, socio …