The Mating Dance
When discussing competition for mates, there are two different forms of sexual selection.
Intrasexual Selection: Members of the competitive sex fight amongst themselves and the key event determines reproductive success whether it be fighting directly or fighting over control of a resource
Intersexual Selection: Members of the competitive sex show off for mates and the opposite sex chooses the best display. Some examples include dancing, singing, or showing bright colors.
A link to Yale University lecture covering sexual selection can be found at the following link [[1]]
Intrasexual Selection[]
A short video explanation of intrasexual selection can be found at the following link [[2]]
Intersexual Selection[]
A short video explanation of intersexual selection can be found at the following link [[3]]