A little bit of sex goes a long way
By Matthew Hartfield, EEB. Matty Hartfield gives us a digestible discussion of his latest paper, coauthored with Stephen Wright and Aneil Agrawal, which is available on biorxiv. Most evolutionary biologists are obsessed with … Continue reading
Are aggressive sperm a barrier to cross species sex?
By Arvid Ågren, EEB Males often compete fiercely for access to females. A new study shows that the consequences of this competition may extend beyond showy tails and big antlers, and … Continue reading
Why do plants have biased sex ratios?
By Nathaniel Sharp, EEB One of the most celebrated arguments in evolutionary biology is the idea that populations should consist of an even number of males and females. The reason … Continue reading
Females range in size more than males
By Aaron Hall, EEB Why do closely related species vary so much in size? This is the question on the lips of evolutionary biologists Stephen De Lisle and Locke Rowe from … Continue reading
Getting a grip on love
By Janice Ting, EEB When the flashy colours and fancy dancing don’t impress her, male guppies—tropical fish common in fish tanks—use claws on their penises to hang on to resistant … Continue reading
