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lek paradox

lek paradox proper noun: the apparent paradox that additive genetic variation is maintained despite persistent female choice for particular male traits.

Proper noun

lek paradox

  1. The apparent paradox that additive genetic variation is maintained despite persistent female choice for particular male traits.

Questions about lek paradox

What does lek paradox mean?
Lek paradox means the apparent paradox that additive genetic variation is maintained despite persistent female choice for particular male traits.
What part of speech is lek paradox?
Lek paradox is a proper noun.

Words near lek paradox in the dictionary

  1. Lejas
  2. Lejeune
  3. lejeuneaceous
  4. Lejeunes
  5. lek
  6. lek paradox
  7. lekach
  8. lekanai
  9. lekane
  10. lekanes
  11. Lekas

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