Quantitative genetic models of sexual conflict based on interacting phenotypes.

Journal article

Evolutionary conflict arises between reproductive partners when alternative reproductive opportunities are available. Sexual conflict can generate sexually antagonistic selection, which mediates sexual selection and intersexual coevolution. However, despite intense interest, the evolutionary implications of sexual conflict remain unresolved. We propose a novel theoretical approach to study the evolution of sexually antagonistic phenotypes based on quantitative genetics and the measure of soci...

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Authors: Moore, A; Pizzari, T

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: American naturalist
• Volume: 165 Suppl 5
• Issue: 5
• Pages: S88-S97
• Publication date: 2005-05-01
• DOI: 10.1086/429354
• EISSN: 1537-5323
• ISSN: 0003-0147
• Language: English
• Keywords: Genetic Variation; Animals; Reproduction; Biological Evolution; Female; Phenotype; Sexual Behavior, Animal; Conflict (Psychology); Sex Characteristics; Models, Genetic; Male