Biologists turn back the clock to understand evolution of sex differences
Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 15:00
in Biology & Nature
Sex differences account for some of the most of the spectacular traits in nature: the wild colours of male guppies, the plumage of peacocks, tusks on walruses and antlers on moose. Sexual conflict the battle between males and females over mating is thought to be a particularly potent force in driving the evolution traits that differ in males and females.