Sexual selection & animal signals

Explore male competition and sexual selection in an insightful review that dives into the intricate relationships between signaling and competition.

ByRazib Khan

Nick Wade in The New York Times has a piece on a review on the relationships between male competition, signaling and sexual selection. If the topic interests you I strongly recommend Animal Signals, John Maynard Smith's last book.

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