T. R. Birkhead
Abstract
Contrary to beliefs, females are remarkably promiscuous and have evolved an array of tricks to determine who exactly will be the father of their offspring. This text introduces the world of sexual competition, where males and females vie with each other to maximize their reproductive success.
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Contrary to beliefs, females are remarkably promiscuous and have evolved an array of tricks to determine who exactly will be the father of their offspring. This text introduces the world of sexual competition, where males and females vie with each other to maximize their reproductive success.
Key concepts: Promiscuity, Sperm competition, Sexual conflict, Competition (biology), Offspring, Sperm, Sexual selection, Reproductive strategy