English Explanatory Dictionary

Fisherian runaway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

Fisherian runaway

Etymology

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

Synonyms

runaway selection
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