On the resolution of the lek paradox

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2008 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Trends in Ecology & Evolution, volume 23, pages 1-3 (issn: 0169-5347,

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Authors: Janne S, Kotiaho; Natasha R, LeBas; Mikael, Puurtinen; Joseph L, Tomkins;

doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2007.09.012

pmid: 18077055

On the resolution of the lek paradox

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Abstract

Directional female mate choice is expected to deplete additive genetic variation in male traits. This should preclude such trait-based choice from resulting in genetic benefits to offspring, and yet genetic benefits are the explanation for the choice. This evolutionary conundrum is known as the lek paradox. Newly proposed resolutions to this paradox aim to unravel mechanisms that contribute to the persistence of genetic variance in traits under directional female mate choice.

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Keywords

Male, Models, Genetic, Animals, Genetic Variation, Female, Mating Preference, Animal, Selection, Genetic

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