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Thus the genetic basis to the origin of bird species is to be sought in the inheritance of adult traits that are subject to natural and sexual selection.
Peter R. Grant

Meaning of "sexual selection" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEXUAL SELECTION

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEXUAL SELECTION

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Sexual selection is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SEXUAL SELECTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Sexual selection

Sexual selection is a mode of natural selection in which some individuals out-reproduce others of a population because they are better at securing mates. In 1858, Darwin described sexual selection as an important process driving species evolution and as a significant element of his theory of natural selection, but this concept was only named in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The sexual form of selection ... depends, not on a struggle for existence, but on a struggle between the males for possession of the females; the result is not death to the unsuccessful competitor, but few or no offspring. ... when the males and females of any animal have the same general habits... but differ in structure, colour, or ornament, such differences have been mainly caused by sexual selection. His sexual selection examples include ornate peacock feathers, birds of Paradise, the antlers of stags, and the manes of lions. Darwin greatly expanded his initial three-page treatment of sexual selection in the 1871 book The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex.

Definition of sexual selection in the English dictionary

The definition of sexual selection in the dictionary is an evolutionary process in animals, in which selection by females of males with certain characters, such as large antlers or bright plumage, results in the preservation of these characters in the species.

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Translation of «sexual selection» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

性选择
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

selección sexual
570 millions of speakers

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sexual selection
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

यौन चयन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الانتقاء الجنسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

половой отбор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

seleção sexual
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যৌন নির্বাচন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sélection sexuelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemilihan seksual
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sexuelle Selektion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雌雄選択
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성적 선택
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pilihan seksual
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lựa chọn giới tính
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாலியல் தேர்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लैंगिक निवड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cinsel tercih
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

selezione sessuale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dobór płciowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

статевої відбір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

selecția sexuală
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

σεξουαλική επιλογή
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

seksuele seleksie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

sexuell selektion
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

seksuell seleksjon
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sexual selection

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Peter R. Grant
Thus the genetic basis to the origin of bird species is to be sought in the inheritance of adult traits that are subject to natural and sexual selection.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEXUAL SELECTION»

Discover the use of sexual selection in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sexual selection and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sexual Selection
The rapidly growing study of sexual selection in plants is also reviewed. This volume will interest students, teachers, and researchers in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology.
M. B. Andersson, 1994
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Sexual Selection And the Descent of Man: The Darwinian Pivot
This volume significantly broadens the scope of modern evolutionary biology by looking at this important and long neglected concept of great importance.
Bernard Grant Campbell
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Sexual Selection in Primates: New and Comparative Perspectives
Sexual Selection in Primates provides an account of all aspects of sexual selection in primates, combining theoretical insights, comprehensive reviews of the primate literature and comparative perspectives from relevant work on other ...
Peter M. Kappeler, Carel P. van Schaik, 2004
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Sperm Competition and Sexual Selection
This book provides a theoretical framework for the study of sperm competition, which is a central part of sexual selection. It also discusses the roles of females and the relationships between paternal care in sperm competition.
Tim R. Birkhead, Anders Pape Møller, 1998
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The Ant and the Peacock: Altruism and Sexual Selection from ...
An enthralling account of the arguments about altruism and sexual selection raging since Darwin's day.
Helena Cronin, 1993
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Female Control: Sexual Selection by Cryptic Female Choice
Eberhard interweaves his review of previous studies with speculation on the consequences of this theoretical development, and indicates promising new directions for future research.
William G. Eberhard, 1996
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Sexual Selection: Perspectives and Models from the Neotropics
This book illustrates concepts in sexual selection through themes ranging from female cryptic choice in insects, sexual conflict in fish, interaction between sexual selection and the immune system, nuptial gifts, visual and acoustic sexual ...
Regina H. Macedo, Glauco Machado, 2013
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Sexual Selection and the Origins of Human Mating Systems
Sexual Selection and the Origins of Human Mating Systems provides a modern synthesis of research on the evolution of human mating systems, bringing together work on reproductive physiology, behavioural biology, anthropology, primatology, ...
Alan F. Dixson, 2009
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The Tungara Frog: A Study in Sexual Selection and Communication
In the Túngara Frog, the most detailed and informative single study available of frogs and their reproductive behavior, Michael J. Ryan demonstrates the interplay of sexual and natural selection.
Michael J. Ryan, 1985
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Sexual Selection
In this volume, excerpted from Charles Darwin: A Celebration of His Life and Legacy (NewSouth Books, 2013), Debbie Folkerts tackles the controversial topic of sexual selection, competition between members of the same sex for possession of ...
Debbie Folkerts, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEXUAL SELECTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sexual selection is used in the context of the following news items.
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Men Aren't Useless Afterall: Scientists Discover Link Between Males …
Researchers at University of East Angila have used Tribolium flour beetles to show that sexual selection helps in preventing extinction. The study conducted ... «News Every day, May 15»
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Why men are not biologically useless after all...
In other words, sexual selection might provide the answer to why we have sex in the ... These are the conditions of strong sexual selection, under which many ... «The Independent, May 15»
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Competition for females in 'sexual selection' improves the health of a …
'Sexual selection achieves this by acting as a filter to remove harmful genetic mutations, helping populations to flourish and avoid extinction in the long-term.'. «Daily Mail, May 15»
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Sexual selection isn't the last word on bird plumage, study shows
Natural selection - during migration, breeding in subtropical locales and care of ... The paper, "Natural and sexual selection act on different axes of variation in ... «Phys.Org, Mar 15»
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'Most attractive' male birds don't have the best genes
Similarly, the birds vary in their sexual selection with a dominant peacock mating with up to 50 females, compared to the swan goose which pairs monogamously ... «Phys.Org, Mar 15»
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Bill Nye: My prom and sexual selection
Sexual selection is the second fundamental idea in Darwin's theory of evolution, ranking next behind natural selection. Sexual selection is the process by which ... «Toronto Star, Nov 14»
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Biologists link sexual selection and placenta formation
Sexual selection refers to species' selection for traits that are attractive to the opposite sex. This special type of natural selection enhances opportunities to mate, ... «Phys.Org, Jul 14»
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What "Peak Beard" Says About Human Sexual Selection
This is more than just a bit of a fashion advice—the fact that we're so fickle about facial hair says something interesting about human sexual selection. «Smithsonian, Apr 14»
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Was Darwin Wrong About Sexual Selection?
the manner in which the individuals of either sex or of both sexes are affected through sexual selection cannot fail to be complex in the highest degree" (Darwin ... «Huffington Post, Mar 13»
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The Silliest Evolutionary Explanation of the Month
“The problem with all selection, but especially sexual selection, is that it's impossible to test on humans,” co-author Daniel Lieberman told me. “We were careful ... «Slate Magazine, Feb 13»

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