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Fisherian Runaway: Why Evolution Favors The Extreme

Fisherian Runaway: Why Evolution Favors The Extreme

Introduction and Core Definition of Runaway Selection The hypothesis of Runaway Selection, often referred to as Fisherian Runaway Selection, provides a compelling explanation within evolutionary biology and psychology for the development of sexually dimorphic traits that appear exaggerated or even detrimental to the survival of the organism. This theory posits that certain attributes in males, […]

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