Fisher's Theorem of the Sex Ratio

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Fisher's Theorem of the Sex Ratio
In a population where individuals mate at random, the rarity of either sex will automatically set up selection pressure favoring production of the rarer sex. Once the rare sex is favored, the sex ratio gradually moves back toward equality.


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