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The natural history of sex : the ecology and evolution of mating behavior
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The natural history of sex : the ecology and evolution of mating behavior

by Adrian Forsyth

This study examines the diversity of sexual behaviour and reproductive strategies across the animal kingdom. It analyses the evolutionary origins and biological functions of various mating patterns, from monogamy to complex ritualised behaviours.

Accession 15335 ISBN 1552094812 Publisher Firefly Books
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