Sexual Dimorphism In The Animal Kingdom

Sexual Dimorphism In The Animal Kingdom: A Theory Of The Evolution Of Secondary Sexual Characters (1900) by Joseph Thomas Cunningham is a scientific book that explores the topic of sexual dimorphism in the animal kingdom. The author presents a theory regarding the evolution of secondary sexual characters, which are physical traits that differ between males and females of the same species. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the concept of sexual dimorphism and discusses the various theories that have been proposed to explain its existence. The second part delves deeper into the author's theory of the evolution of secondary sexual characters, which he believes is driven by sexual selection.Throughout the book, Cunningham provides numerous examples of sexual dimorphism in various animal species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. He also discusses the role that environmental factors, such as diet and habitat, can play in shaping the development of secondary sexual characters.Overall, Sexual Dimorphism In The Animal Kingdom: A Theory Of The Evolution Of Secondary Sexual Characters is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of a fascinating topic in evolutionary biology. It is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the field, as well as anyone with an interest in animal behavior and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.