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Hamilton-Zuk hypothesis: a standalone construct

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Evolutionary biology

the proposal that showy male traits signal heritable resistance to parasites, so females choosing them gain healthier offspring.

In evolutionary biology, Hamilton-Zuk hypothesis refers to the proposal that showy male traits signal heritable resistance to parasites, so females choosing them gain healthier offspring. This meaning comes from Hamilton (1982) in Science.[1]

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References

Hamilton, W. D., & Zuk, M. (1982). Heritable True Fitness and Bright Birds: A Role for Parasites? Science, 218(4570), 384-387. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7123238

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