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assortative mating — RMBL Knowledge Commons

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assortative mating

Scope: evolution

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Knowledge graph centered on assortative mating with 50 nodes and 146 connections. Top connected: Hummingbird, Ipomopsis, I. aggregata, Ipomopsis aggregata, Spruce.

Definition

Non-random mating where individuals preferentially mate with similar individuals

Publications (2)

Genetic and morphological patterns show variation in frequency of hybrids between <i>Ipomopsis</i> (Polemoneaceae) zones of sympatry

2009Heredityreferenced

Swarming and mating behavior of a mayfly <i>Baetis bicaudatus</i> suggest stabilizing selection for male body size

2002Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiologytested

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process1 shared paper

sexual dimorphism

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large male advantage

hypothesis1 shared paper

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Hummingbird

Baetis bicaudatus

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B. bicaudatus

Spruce