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Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 25 avhandlingar innehållade ordet courtship.
1. The evolution of courtship rituals
Sammanfattning : The fact that many animals engage in highly ornamented and conspicuous display behaviours in connection with reproduction has received much attention in zoology ever since Darwin launched his theory of sexual selection. This thesis intends to investigate the evolution of such display behaviour. LÄS MER
2. Fishing for Females : Sensory Exploitation in the Swordtail Characin
Sammanfattning : Mate choice plays an important role in sexual selection and speciation. The evolution of mate choice is intriguing in cases where choosy individuals gain little except for genetic material from the mate and where the trait used as a criterion for the choice is costly to its bearer. LÄS MER
3. Sex in Murky Waters : Anthropogenic Disturbance of Sexual Selection in Pipefish
Sammanfattning : Animals experience variation in their environment because of natural changes. However, due to anthropogenic disturbance, the speed and severity of these changes have recently increased. This thesis investigates how reproductive behaviours may be affected by human induced environmental change. LÄS MER
4. Kärlek per korrespondens : Två förlovade par under andra hälften av 1800-talet
Sammanfattning : I Kärlek per korrespondens söker historikern Christina Douglas utifrån två pars förlovningsbrev inte bara kunskap om utan även förståelse för hur det under andra hälften aa under 1800-talet kunde te sig att initiera, konstruera och leva inom en kärleksrelation. Vi får följa de två paren Erik och Sophia och Hanna och Harald från att drömmen om en kärleksrelation uppkom, genom förlovningsntiden och fram till bröllopet. LÄS MER
5. Organising Intimacy : Exploring Heterosexual Singledoms at Swedish Singles Activities
Sammanfattning : Single activities have long been places where single people can come to meet friends, build community or look for partners. The activities have relevance for studies of heterosexuality, intimacy, personal life and space. LÄS MER