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Fisherian runaway
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フィッシャリアン・ランナウェイ（フィッシャーの暴走仮説）とは、持続的かつ方向性のある雌の性的選択によって、オスの誇張された装飾（例えば孔雀の尾羽）の進化を説明する進化論上の仮説です。
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(evolutionary theory) A suggested sexual selection mechanism to account for the evolution of exaggerated male ornamentation (such as a peacock's plumage) by persistent, directional female choice.
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Fisherian runaway
Biologists often cite the Fisherian runaway to explain why peacocks evolved such extravagant tails.
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Biologists often cite the Fisherian runaway to explain why peacocks evolved such extravagant tails.
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