Paper title:
"Intrasexual female competition: A new frontier in sexual selection"
Authors: Stockley, P., & Bro-Jørgensen, J.
Journal: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B (2012)
Summary: This review discusses how female-female competition over resources, mates, or social status influences the evolution of traits and behaviors, moving beyond traditional male-centric sexual selection theory. It covers examples from primates, birds, and insects.
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