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sexual selection

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sexual selection

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(evolutionary theory) A type of natural selection where members of the sexes acquire distinct forms either because the members of one sex choose mates with particular features or because in the competition for mates among the members of one sex only those with certain traits succeed.

Japanese Meaning

進化論における自然選択の一形態。すなわち、異なる性がそれぞれ特徴的な形態を獲得する現象で、ある性の仲間内で、特定の形質を持つ個体が配偶相手として選ばれやすく、または競争において有利となることにより、その形質が発現する進化的プロセスを指す。

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Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection explains why males of some species evolve extravagant traits purely to attract mates.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

チャールズ・ダーウィンの性的選択の理論は、ある種のオスが単に配偶者を引きつけるために派手な形質を進化させる理由を説明している。

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(evolutionary theory) A type of natural selection where members of the sexes acquire distinct forms either because the members of one sex choose mates with particular features or because in the competition for mates among the members of one sex only those with certain traits succeed.

sexual selections

（ plural ）

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