True examples of “run away” selection in wildlife are rare. First, explain how “run away” selection can occur in a population and then describe what factors typically act to counterbalance this phenomenon.
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** “Run away” selection, also known as Fisherian runaway selection, occurs when a trait that is attractive to the opposite sex becomes exaggerated over generations. This process typically begins with a genetic variation in a trait that is favored by one sex Show more…
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