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assortative mating

Scope: evolution
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Knowledge graph centered on assortative mating with 25 nodes and 53 connections. Top connected: pollinator foraging behavior, early-life trade-offs, ecological speciation, hybridization, balancing selection.

Definition

Non-random mating where individuals preferentially mate with similar individuals

Publications (2)

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

2009Heredityreferenced
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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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sexual dimorphism

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