Fisherian runaway

English

Etymology

After Ronald Fisher, who proposed it in the early 20th century.

Noun

Fisherian runaway (uncountable)

(evolutionary theory) 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.

Synonyms

runaway selection

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