| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5538469 | Animal Behaviour | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
- I evaluate potential mechanisms of sexual size dimorphism (SSD) in mammals.
- Sexual selection primarily explains male-biased SSD but not female body size.
- Fecundity selection and female costs are the most parsimonious explanations.
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Authors
Marcelo H. Cassini,