Theoretical Models Addressing the Lek Paradox

This research investigates theoretical models addressing the lek paradox in sexual selection, focusing on the mechanisms and solutions proposed to resolve the apparent contradiction between strong female choice and low genetic variance in male traits. We're interested in finding theoretical studies that explore genetic, ecological, and evolutionary dynamics underlying the lek paradox across multiple species. The investigation aims to understand how these models incorporate factors such as genetic drift, mutation rates, and environmental influences, and their relationship to maintaining genetic diversity despite intense selection pressures. Key areas of interest include the role of indirect benefits, condition-dependent traits, and the potential for dynamic feedback mechanisms between male display traits and female preferences. The research seeks to identify promising theoretical frameworks and their predictions regarding the persistence of lekking behavior and the maintenance of genetic variation in lekking species.