Evolution of genitalia: Theories, evidence, and new directions

Genetica

Volumn 138, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 5-18

  Eberhard, William G ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA   (Costa Rica)

Author keywords

Cryptic female choice; Sexual conflict; Sexual selection; Sexually antagonistic coevolution

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 72249094760     PISSN: 00166707     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10709-009-9358-y     Document Type: Article

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