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Sexual selection

by James L. Gould, Carol Grant Gould

This study examines the evolutionary purpose of sexual reproduction and the diversity of mating behaviours across various species. It analyses how humans and animals select mates and the biological functions served by these reproductive strategies.

Accession 11478 ISBN 9780716750536 Publisher Scientific American Library
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