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Title: The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II (1st Edition)
Note: Transcription of 1871 edition.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Turgut Dincer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work extends Darwin's theory of evolution by exploring the role of sexual selection in the evolution of species, detailing variations between male and female traits in the animal kingdom. It delves into the fascinating differences in characteristics across various species, such as fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, particularly highlighting how and why these traits might have developed. The opening of the volume introduces themes of sexual selection while focusing on the secondary sexual characteristics of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. It discusses examples of courtship behaviors and physical traits that differentiate males from females. For instance, male fishes are often more brightly colored and engage in elaborate courtship rituals, while the females may exhibit duller colors primarily for protection. The text notes how these variations can impact reproductive success, emphasizing the role of female choice and mate competition among males. This sets the stage for a broader exploration into the evolutionary significance of sexual selection throughout the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 36520
Published: Jun 25, 2011
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Evolution (Biology)
Subject: Human beings -- Origin
Subject: Sexual selection in animals
Subject: Sexual dimorphism (Animals)
Subject: Sex differences
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II (1st Edition)
Note: Transcription of 1871 edition.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Turgut Dincer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work extends Darwin's theory of evolution by exploring the role of sexual selection in the evolution of species, detailing variations between male and female traits in the animal kingdom. It delves into the fascinating differences in characteristics across various species, such as fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, particularly highlighting how and why these traits might have developed. The opening of the volume introduces themes of sexual selection while focusing on the secondary sexual characteristics of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. It discusses examples of courtship behaviors and physical traits that differentiate males from females. For instance, male fishes are often more brightly colored and engage in elaborate courtship rituals, while the females may exhibit duller colors primarily for protection. The text notes how these variations can impact reproductive success, emphasizing the role of female choice and mate competition among males. This sets the stage for a broader exploration into the evolutionary significance of sexual selection throughout the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 36520
Published: Jun 25, 2011
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: Evolution (Biology)
Subject: Human beings -- Origin
Subject: Sexual selection in animals
Subject: Sexual dimorphism (Animals)
Subject: Sex differences
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.