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Descriptor English:
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Mating Preference, Animal
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Preferencia en el Apareamiento Animal
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Preferência de Acasalamento Animal
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Synonyms English:
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Animal Mating Preference
Animal Sexual Selection
Sexual Selection, Animal
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Tree Number:
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F01.145.113.252.748.300
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Definition English:
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The selection or choice of sexual partner in animals. Often this reproductive preference is based on traits in the potential mate, such as coloration, size, or behavioral boldness. If the chosen ones are genetically different from the rejected ones, then NATURAL SELECTION is occurring. |
History Note English:
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2007
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Record Number:
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52451
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Unique Identifier:
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D052586
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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