The evolution and significance of male mate choice

Edward, Dominic A. and Chapman, Tracey (2011) The evolution and significance of male mate choice. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 26 (12). pp. 647-654. ISSN 1872-8383

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Abstract

The distinct reproductive roles of males and females, which for many years were characterised in terms of competitive males and choosy females, have remained a central focus of sexual selection since Darwin's time. Increasing evidence now shows that males can be choosy too, even in apparently unexpected situations, such as under polygyny or in the absence of male parental care. Here, we provide a synthesis of the theory on male mate choice and examine the factors that promote or constrain its evolution. We also discuss the evolutionary significance of male mate choice and the contrasts in male versus female mate choice. We conclude that mate choice by males is potentially widespread and has a distinct role in how mating systems evolve.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Biological Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Organisms and the Environment
Depositing User:	Sophie Buckingham
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2013 14:55
Last Modified:	14 May 2023 22:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/42145
DOI:	10.1016/j.tree.2011.07.012

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