TERM: Description of glossary term.
handicap principle
The male evolves some physical handicap that indicates to a prospective mate his genetic superiority, because despite the handicap, he can out-compete other, less-handicapped males.
TERM: Description of glossary term.
The male evolves some physical handicap that indicates to a prospective mate his genetic superiority, because despite the handicap, he can out-compete other, less-handicapped males.