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Mating Preference, Animal MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Mating Preference, Animal
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.113.252.748.300
Unique ID
D052586
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D052586
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Sexual Selection, Animal
Previous Indexing
Sexual Behavior, Animal (1972-2006)
See Also
Sexual Selection
Public MeSH Note
2007
History Note
2007
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2020/02/21
Mating Preference, Animal Preferred
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