The evolution of mate choice and mating biases

Hanna Kokko; Robert Brooks; Michael D. Jennions; Josephine Morley

doi:10.1098/rspb.2002.2235

The evolution of mate choice and mating biases

Hanna Kokko^*, Robert Brooks, Michael D. Jennions, Josephine Morley

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Abstract

We review the current status of three well-established models (direct benefits, indirect benefits and sensory drive) and one newcomer (antagonistic chase-away) of the evolution of mate choice and the biases that are expressed during choice. We highlight the differences and commonalities in the underlying genetics and evolutionary dynamics of these models. We then argue that progress in understanding the evolution of mate choice is currently hampered by spurious distinctions among models and a misguided tendency to test the processes underlying each model as mutually exclusive alternatives. Finally, we suggest potentially fruitful directions for future theoretical and empirical research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	653-664
Number of pages	12
Journal	Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Volume	270
Issue number	1515
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2002.2235
Publication status	Published - 22 Mar 2003

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