Reproductive variance
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Reproductive variance refers to the variation or variability in reproductive success (the number of offspring produced) among individuals within a population. It is a key concept in evolutionary biology and sexual selection, often differing significantly between males and females as described by Bateman's principle. This variance plays a critical role in determining the strength of natural selection, the rate of genetic drift, and the effective population size.
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Human males have greater reproductive variance than females, but less than most mammals.
“Men do have and have always had greater reproductive variance than women, but it's relatively low compared to most mammals.”
Open the episode · The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120Listen at 57:33
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