Why are “less flashy” sexes so choosy about mates? What are the long-term benefits or costs for choosing particular mates with regards to potential quality or quantity of offspring produced?
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In many species, one sex (often females) is choosier about mates than the other (often males). This choosiness can be attributed to the investment in offspring; females typically invest more energy and resources into producing and raising young. Show more…
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