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secondary sexual characteristics

Scope: evolution

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Definition

Traits like crown-stripe width, plumage coloration, and song that require additional energy to maintain and signal mate quality

Related Terms (4)

secondary sexual characteristicssecondary sexual traitsstatus badgessocial status signals

Publications (2)

Effect of blood parasites on secondary sexual characteristics and morphology in mountain white-crowned sparrows

Intraspecific signaling function of Crown Coloration in Mountain White-Crowned Sparrows

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