mating preference, animal

Preferred Label : mating preference, animal;

MeSH definition : The selection or choice of sexual partner in animals. Often this reproductive preference is based on traits in the potential mate, such as coloration, size, or behavioral boldness. If the chosen ones are genetically different from the rejected ones, then NATURAL SELECTION is occurring.;

MeSH synonym : animal sexual selection; animal mating preference; sexual selection, animal;

Details

Origin ID

D052586;

UMLS CUI

C1720879;

Allowable qualifiers
- classification [MeSH Qualifier]
- drug effects [MeSH Qualifier]
- ethics [MeSH Qualifier]
- physiology [MeSH Qualifier]
- radiation effects [MeSH Qualifier]
Record concept(s)
- mating preference, animal [MeSH concept]
See also
- Sexual Selection [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Social Behavior [UMLS semantic type]

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