Mating Preference, Animal

The selection or choice of sexual partner in animals. Often this reproductive preference is based on traits in the potential mate, such as coloration, size, or behavioral boldness. If the chosen ones are genetically different from the rejected ones, then NATURAL SELECTION is occurring.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.113.252.748.300

MeSH Unique ID: D052586

Entry Terms:

• Animal Mating Preference
• Sexual Selection, Animal
• Animal Sexual Selection

Previous Indexing:

• Sexual Behavior, Animal (1972-2006)

See Also:

• Sexual Selection

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Behavior, Animal
Consummatory Behavior
Sexual Behavior, Animal
Mating Preference, Animal