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The research aims to connect individual behavior to population dynamics through the adult sex ratio.

February 11, 2026Advanced ScienceOpen Access

Adult Sex Ratio as a Demographic Feedback Linking Mating Systems, Parental Care, and Evolution

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Explores how the adult sex ratio influences mating systems and parental care, suggesting vital implications for evolution and conservation.

The research aims to connect individual behavior to population dynamics through the adult sex ratio.
Developed a demographic feedback model linking survival, maturation, and reproduction.
Engaged in long-term field studies for ASR monitoring.
Conducted comparative phylogenetic analyses.
Identified key research areas for future investigation.
Demonstrated that sex-biased survival influences mating systems and parental care.
Revealed how demographic distortions impact social behavior and population viability.
Established a framework for understanding evolution through nested feedbacks.

Székely et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Explores how the adult sex ratio influences mating systems and parental care, suggesting vital implications for evolution and conservation.