We propose a practical concept that distinguishes the particular kind of weaponry that has
evolved to be used in combat between individuals of the same species and sex, which we …

Papers on sexual selection often highlight the incredible diversity of sexually selected traits
across animals. Yet, few studies have tried to explain why this diversity evolved. Animals use …

There is a growing effort to understand how sexual selection varies over space and time
under different ecological conditions and how this can maintain variation in sexual traits. An …

Negative effects of environmental antibiotics on non-target organisms were observed in
studies at various levels of the biological organization. Yet, studies combining the effects at …

The genic capture model offers a promising solution to the lek paradox. Heightened
condition dependency of sexually selected traits is a prerequisite of this model. Condition …

Nature is often more diverse than expected with multiple species appearing to occupy the
same niche. This observation is especially perplexing when the co‐occurring species are …

The prevalence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in lotic habitats is
increasing, with the main source of these contaminants being effluent from waste water …

In sexual species, phenotypic divergence between males and females, or sexual
dimorphism, is often the source of the most staggering examples of phenotypic variation in …

Spatial distribution can be affected by sexual selection, particularly in mating systems where
males have exaggerated traits used to compete for access to females. Although it is rare to …

The co-occurrence of cryptic species of Hyalella amphipods is a challenge to our traditional
views of how species assemble. Since these species have similar morphologies, it is not …