This collection of social discussions demonstrates strong consensus and enthusiasm about the research, with examples like 'size does matter' and 'tusks used in male contests,' which reveal excitement about the findings. The tone combines curiosity and admiration, emphasizing the significance of the evidence for sexual selection in narwhals.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the conclusion that narwhal tusks are sexually selected, emphasizing the evidence for their role in male competition and mate choice.
InterestHigh interest
The posts consistently show high curiosity and enthusiasm, highlighting the significance of the research in understanding narwhal biology.
EngagementHigh engagement
Many contributions mention specific details of the study, such as tusk length and its relation to dominance, indicating deep engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
The discussions recognize the research as a groundbreaking revelation, challenging previous misconceptions and influencing biological understanding.
Abstract in brief
The study investigates narwhal tusks, which are highly noticeable and mysterious, by analyzing data from 245 adult males over 35 years to understand their function.
The researchers found that tusk size varies greatly and grows disproportionately relative to body size, providing strong evidence that tusks are sexually selected traits, likely used as signals during male competition.
The results suggest that narwhal tusks primarily serve as a visual signal for males, possibly used in contests to establish dominance, rather than having a role as weapons or environmental sensors.]
How the narwhal got its tusk: Males with longer tusks won more fights with other males, and ultimately won more mates. As a result, the tusk got longer and longer over the course of many generations. https://t.co/uXxmkaF2wi https://t.co/nRc7r8O4u5
It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in @RSocPublishing suggests that the tusks of these elusive animals are indeed sexually selected for male-on-male contests or mate choice. https://t.co/7Uy9gO99AT https://t.co/WIHsJnjmbF
Mar 19, 2020 · 28 likes · 13 shares · 340,548 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/2yy8GJ6Wuu
Jun 2, 2022 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice. Find out more in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC https://t.co/PXxRIjhEQX
Mar 24, 2020 · 15 likes · 9 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/fz1WCIkxBo
Oct 22, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Dr. Donna Hauser
@HauserDonna · X
Narwhal tusks are sexually selected. Seriously.
Further evidence recently published in #BiologyLetters @RSocPublishing:
https://t.co/hw4oyNLgRt
Don't follow the dumb alternative explanations out there! https://t.co/ZIOnrK3Rgz
The narwhal's tusk has sensory capabilities that detect environmental stimuli, with water entering through channels in the cementum and reaching nerves near the pulp, transmitting signals to the brain via the maxillary…
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Jefferson, T.A.; Webber, M.A.; Pitman, R.L. 2008. Marine Mammals of the World. ISBN:9780080557847 https://t.co/EPkQKCX35R
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해양동물생태보전연구소(Marine Animal Research & Conservation)
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Graham et al. 2020. The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected. Biology letters 16.3: 20190950.
Wursig, Bernd, and William F. Perrin, eds. Encyclopedia of marine mammals. Academic Press, 2009.
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Ummat Somjee
@ummat_s · X
@JJinsing @avpalaoro and Zachary Graham wrote a paper on this with that specific data I believe https://t.co/oyd3oXLnC7
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Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/
@JeromeOLLIER · X
Via @WhySharksMatter - The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected - @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical horn of a unicorn, narwhal tusks are one of the most charismatic structures in biology. Despite years of… https://t.co/K6VHoP8yPL https://t.co/BWfUMksviP
Via @WhySharksMatter - The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected - @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical horn of a unicorn, narwhal tusks are one of the most charismatic structures in biology. Despite years of… http://dlvr.it/SRYzVc
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Jun 2, 2022 · 7 shares · 1,905 followersView post →
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Animal Behavior Society
@AnimBehSociety · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Jun 2, 2022 · 7 shares · 12,937 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/2yy8GJ6Wuu
Jun 2, 2022 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Naoto HANDA
@Nao_hnd · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/W974E2VAF4
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 860 followersView post →
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Animal Behavior Society
@AnimBehSociety · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 12,937 followersView post →
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Luis A. Quesada
@lualque · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,072 followersView post →
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Daniel Thomson
@djthomson · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 2,082 followersView post →
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Naoto HANDA
@Nao_hnd · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,387 followersView post →
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Luca Borger
@lucaborger · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allom…
Feb 27, 2022 · 8 shares · 4,006 followersView post →
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MetalRabbit13 ❄️
@MetalRabbit13 · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected f…
Nov 28, 2021 · 1 share · 1,724 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/jsgz1uyxhq
Nov 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 38,627 followersView post →
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Russ Richards
@RussRichards9 · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected f…
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Jean-Marc Bonzom
@JMBonzom · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected f…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/fz1WCIkxBo
Oct 22, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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J Lynn Fraser
@JLynnFraser1 · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected f…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be a magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC | #BiologyLetters #allometry #sexualselection #animalsignals https://t.co/jgfRg7cn3O
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@savanna_itati · X
RT @ScienceUnicorns: I genuinely appreciate the authors taking the high road and not using "size matters" in their title https://t.co/skV2l…
Narwhal tusks are sexually selected. Seriously.
Further evidence recently published in #BiologyLetters @RSocPublishing:
https://t.co/hw4oyNLgRt
Don't follow the dumb alternative explanations out there! https://t.co/ZIOnrK3Rgz
海のユニコーン「イッカク」のオスが持つ牙は大きくて長いほどメスにモテる（米研究）
The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters https://t.co/vm4yR6PrOs
The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
Great paper co-authored by colleagues Eva Garde and Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen: https://t.co/MNAOqoKOyZ https://t.co/9bap7HLnPE
Size does matter -- if you're a Narwhal:
The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
https://t.co/tBO1sGRWhi https://t.co/7EnQbYWqg2
How the narwhal got its tusk: Males with longer tusks won more fights with other males, and ultimately won more mates. As a result, the tusk got longer and longer over the course of many generations. https://t.co/uXxmkaF2wi https://t.co/nRc7r8O4u5
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected…
Mar 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 2,712 followersView post →
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Stacey Kay
@heystaceykay · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected…
Mar 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 7,492 followersView post →
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Milton Tan
@mtanichthys · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected…
Mar 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 5,096 followersView post →
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Sharlene Santana
@SESantanaM · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected…
Mar 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 3,296 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice. Find out more in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC https://t.co/PXxRIjhEQX
Mar 24, 2020 · 15 likes · 9 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice. Find out more in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC from @avpalaoro https://t.co/Wkwad09X7l
Mar 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,627 followersView post →
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Un blenio observador
@BlenioUn · X
RT @unifesp: Based on the disproportional growth and large variation in tusk length, scientists provide evidence that #narwhal tusks are se…
Mar 21, 2020 · 3 shares · 263 followersView post →
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Nuestra Caja Negra
@NuestraCajaN · X
RT @unifesp: Based on the disproportional growth and large variation in tusk length, scientists provide evidence that #narwhal tusks are se…
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Timo Vainionpää
@TimoVainionpaa · X
RT @Marahh2o: Forget charm. For male narwals, tusk length is key to sexual success. #sexinthesea #unicornsofthesea #sizematters https://t.…
Mar 19, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,378 followersView post →
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SIFF Capital
@SIFFCapitalMgmt · X
RT @Marahh2o: Forget charm. For male narwals, tusk length is key to sexual success. #sexinthesea #unicornsofthesea #sizematters https://t.…
Mar 19, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,667 followersView post →
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Dr. Marah J. Hardt
@Marahh2o · X
Forget charm. For male narwals, tusk length is key to sexual success. #sexinthesea #unicornsofthesea #sizematters https://t.co/urGfvIA6J1 https://t.co/ZqijkY5az4
Mar 19, 2020 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,068 followersView post →
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WLimestall
@WLimestall · X
RT @nuclear94: The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters https://t.co/Osvpa4i0MK
Mar 19, 2020 · 1 share · 1,427 followersView post →
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Philippe Chemineau
@ChemineauPh · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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Jeff “The Enemy” Terry
@nuclear94 · X
The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters https://t.co/Osvpa4i0MK
Mar 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,364 followersView post →
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George Mather
@gw_mather · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
Mar 19, 2020 · 13 shares · 220 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
RT @unifesp: Based on the disproportional growth and large variation in tusk length, scientists provide evidence that #narwhal tusks are se…
Mar 19, 2020 · 3 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Unifesp
@unifesp · X
Based on the disproportional growth and large variation in tusk length, scientists provide evidence that #narwhal tusks are sexually selected. The tusk is a signal that is used during male–male contests: https://t.co/Kjbmu8bQiP. #unifesp #research https://t.co/v3BVfO6H8b
Mar 19, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 10,883 followersView post →
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Andrew Milner
@AndrewTracks · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
Mar 19, 2020 · 13 shares · 1,420 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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Thomas Püschel
@ThomasPuschel · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
Mar 19, 2020 · 13 shares · 721 followersView post →
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Charles Albert
@Charles27710945 · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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Brooke Kanani
@BrookeKanani · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
Mar 19, 2020 · 13 shares · 2,342 followersView post →
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Fjordman
@Fjordman1 · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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Neil Gemmell
@ProfGemmell · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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Sagar More
@sgrmr3 · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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NiHiListiC....
@sunnykoul8 · X
RT @royalsociety: It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in…
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The Royal Society
@royalsociety · X
It turns out size does matter, if you're a male narwhal. Once thought to be the magical horn of the unicorn, research in @RSocPublishing suggests that the tusks of these elusive animals are indeed sexually selected for male-on-male contests or mate choice. https://t.co/7Uy9gO99AT https://t.co/WIHsJnjmbF
Mar 19, 2020 · 28 likes · 13 shares · 340,548 followersView post →
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Haruyoshi KAWAI (text)
@yumegondou · X
イッカクの牙は性淘汰によるもの
https://t.co/Qlf7xjzVBZ
Mar 19, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,117 followersView post →
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Science Media Centre NZ
@smcnz · X
Little is known about what narwhal tusks are for, now new research suggests they may be used in male aggression or mate choice.
https://t.co/up2oc85J90
RT @RSocPublishing: Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected…
Mar 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 12,937 followersView post →
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原 拓史
@haltaq · X
RT @Jente_O: The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters
https://t.co/whNjS7iNH0 https://t.c…
Mar 18, 2020 · 1 share · 3,555 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Once thought to be the magical unicorn horn…now it seems no magic was involved, and Narwhal tusks are sexually selected for male aggression or mate choice. Find out more in #BiologyLetters https://t.co/w3fsP4E2EC from @avpalaoro https://t.co/IqPkp8Sz3H
Mar 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 38,627 followersView post →
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Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X
The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters
https://t.co/whNjS7iNH0 https://t.co/PDr94MA9Jq
Mar 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,039 followersView post →
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Harano T
@tharano34 · X
RT @uranus_2: イッカクのオスの角は性選択を受けており、オス同士の競争で使われていると考えられる。The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
https://t.c…
Mar 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 965 followersView post →
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青柳
@FBWM8888 · X
RT @uranus_2: イッカクのオスの角は性選択を受けており、オス同士の競争で使われていると考えられる。The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
https://t.c…
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マーキュリー２世
@uranus_2 · X
イッカクのオスの角は性選択を受けており、オス同士の競争で使われていると考えられる。The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
https://t.co/WZbf6F6q3W
Mar 18, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 5,490 followersView post →
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Australian Science Media Centre
@AusSMC · X
Do you think longer is better? Well, evidence shows that narwhal tusks are sexually selected
https://t.co/2PGjRqbrDj https://t.co/K4LLbv9BkI
Mar 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 12,578 followersView post →
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Stilgherrian
@stilgherrian · X
“The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected” https://t.co/JC9Z7mjhEu https://t.co/8ckxpkUS0m
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For narwhals, the 'unicorn of the seas,' size matters for sexual selection. Arizona State University. DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2019.0950. Keywords. /Life sciences ...
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