TERM: Description of glossary term.
Fish related glossary
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.
Référence
Barlow, George. 2002. "The Cichlid Fishes (Nature's Grand Experiment in Evolution)". Perseus Publishing. 352 - (ffm03927)