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Sexual Selection
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sexual Selection | Natural selection arising through preference by one sex for certain characteristics in individuals of the other sex. |
| Anisogamy | The allocation of workload across the two gametes: egg and sperm. Females invest more energy in one gamete where males invest less energy in multiple. Making females the "choosier" sex. |
| Sexual Dimorphism | The difference in size and other phenotypical traits between the sexes of a species. |
| Monogamy | The habit of having only one mate at a time. |
| Polygamy | The habit of having multiple mates at a time. |
| Vibrancy | The brightness of color in an individual hinting at their current state of nutrition. |
| Courtship | The behavior of animals designed to attract a mate. |
| Female Choice | Form of sexual selection pressure where the female selects for the best looking male. |
| Male-male Competition | Form of sexual selection pressure where females or other resources are very limited and males must compete with each other over them. |