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lek paradox
Proper noun
Japanese Meaning
（生物学）持続的な雌の特定の雄に対する選好にもかかわらず、加法的な遺伝変異が維持されるという一見矛盾する現象
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(biology) The apparent paradox that additive genetic variation is maintained despite persistent female choice for particular male traits.
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lek paradox
When studying mating behavior, researchers were puzzled by the lek paradox because strong female preferences should eliminate genetic variation in male traits.
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When studying mating behavior, researchers were puzzled by the lek paradox because strong female preferences should eliminate genetic variation in male traits.
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