Definition of Sexual selection
(Biol.)
the
selective
preference
of
one
sex
for
certain
characteristics
in
the
other
,
such
as
bright
colors
,
musical
notes
,
etc
.;
also
,
the
selection
which
results
from
certain
individuals
of
one
sex
having
more
opportunities
of
pairing
with
the
other
sex
,
on
account
of
greater
activity
,
strength
,
courage
,
etc
.;
applied
likewise
to
that
kind
of
evolution
which
results
from
such
sexual
preferences
.
- Darwin.
See also:
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