Sexual Selection and Sexual Dimorphism
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Sexual selection favors traits that increase mating success rather than survival; acting unevenly on the sexes, it produces sexual dimorphism, visible physical difference.
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A peacock's elaborate tail, favored by female choice despite reducing escape speed from predators, shows sexual selection producing dimorphism.
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A sexually selected trait can reduce survival while increasing mating success — the two fitness contributions are not the same.