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- The study highlights that earlier research on sexual dichromatism mainly centered on how female preferences led to conspicuous males, often overlooking female selection.
- Price et al. examined the evolution of plumage colors in New World blackbirds, focusing on both male and female traits.
- They discovered that females often evolved to have male-like plumage, indicating that the evolution of coloration is a dynamic process influenced by both sexes, which is crucial for understanding trait evolution.
Article Abstract
The study of sexual dichromatism has generally focused on sexual selection for conspicuous males, ignoring the potential role played by selection in females. To address this problem, Price et al. took into account evolutionary changes in both males and females when investigating the evolution of plumage dichromatism across the New World blackbirds (Icteridae). They found that sexual dichromatism was repeatedly and rapidly lost as females evolved male-like plumage traits. The evolutionary dynamics in plumage coloration were drastically different in males and females, highlighting the importance of considering both perspectives in trait evolution.
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