Fisherian runaway
A suggested sexual selection mechanism to account for the evolution of exaggerated…A suggested sexual selection mechanism to account for the evolution of exaggerated male ornamentation (such as a peacock's plumage) by persistent, directional female choice.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A suggested sexual selection mechanism to account for the evolution of exaggerated male ornamentation (such as a peacock's plumage) by persistent, directional female choice.
Origin
After Ronald Fisher, who proposed it in the early 20th century.After Ronald Fisher, who proposed it in the early 20th century.
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