#923 - Matt Ridley - Why Evolution Favours Beauty Over Survival
Modern Wisdom
Beauty and Survival in Evolution
This chapter explores Fisherian runaway selection in sexual selection, revealing how attractive traits can overshadow mere survival features. Through examples like puffins and the great snipe's mating behaviors, it illustrates the complex relationship between fitness and attractiveness in evolution. The discussion raises compelling questions about genetic diversity and the dynamics of mating strategies among various species.
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