Ugly pals improve romantic odds - for guppies
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 22:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Ugly friends can make you look better, at least if you're a guppy, researchers say. Recent theory suggests that in species where females prefer showy mates, males might prefer courting females that are surrounded by relatively drab males. In other words, males should prefer surroundings that make them look attractive.
