Meaning of sexy son hypothesis | Babel Free
Definitions
The hypothesis, in evolutionary biology, that a female animal's optimal choice among potential mates is a male whose genes will produce male offspring with the best chance of reproductive success, irrespective of the mate's capacity as a caregiver or any other direct benefits he can offer.
Examples
“Enter⟳ the sexy son hypothesis, which says that the peahen was selected to prefer⟳ fancy-plumed peacocks because this would increase⟳ the chances that her male offspring would inherit⟳ a comparably impressive tail and would therefore be especially attractive to the next generation of peahens.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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