Metamorfoza 012: Valentines and mating systems

In this special episode we talk about mating systems, from all versions of polygamy to monogamy. #Metamorfoza   The twelfth episode is a Valentines...

In this special episode we talk about mating systems, from all versions of polygamy to monogamy.

#Metamorfoza

 

The twelfth episode is a Valentines special, where we discuss mating systems in the animal world, where parallels to humans are unavoidable. We explain all versions of polygamy and start with how single males get to mate with several females, either through securing resources, fighting off rival males or other tactics. Then, we discuss systems where single females get to mate with several males, either through attracting them or fighting for them. We continue with systems with relaxed bonds between mates and transition into monogamous systems, where we talk about social monogamy, sexual monogamy and how prevalent monogamy really is.

Bonobos (foto: LaggedOnUser via visualhunt.com)

 

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Metamorfoza je podkast o novicah, zanimivostih in bizarnostih iz biologije organizmov. Vsak drugi torek jih z gostom predstavi dr. Matjaž Gregorič. Pišete mu lahko na [email protected].

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Dr. Matjaž Gregorič (foto: osebni arhiv)

Avtor: dr. Matjaž Gregorič, arahnolog in evolucijski biolog. Ukvarja se z raziskovanjem biološke raznovrstnosti in mehanizmov, ki jo generirajo. Posebej ga zanimajo izjemni biološki materiali ter kako naravna in spolna selekcija oblikujeta vedenje živali. Kot objekt raziskav v glavnem izbira pajke in njihove mreže. Navdušujejo ga tudi filmi in šport. Na Twitterju ga najdete pod @matjazgregoric.