| sexual selection |
Competition among members of one sex (generally males) for fertilization opportunities with the other sex.
출처: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v3/n4/glossary/nrg760_g...
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| sex determination |
The genetic specification of the sex of an individual by the genes of the X and Y chromosomes.
출처: www.genpromag.com/Glossary~LETTER~S.html
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| sexual selection |
Special form of natural selection based on an organism's ability to mate. Some animals possess characteristics that are more attractive to potential mates, such as the distinctive plumage of some male birds. Individuals with such characteristics mate at higher rates than those without, ensuring more next generation offspring will inherit the desirable trait. ...
출처: https://www5.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/gl...
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| sexually transmitted disease |
Also called venereal disease or VD (an older public health term). Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread by the transfer of organisms from person to person during sexual contact. ...
출처: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| sexual dimorphism |
Difference in shape & size between males and females within a species...Not relating to Form.
출처: members.aol.com/sierram/sierram3.htm
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