Bateman Principle

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An evolutionary biology principle stating that men's fitness can increase with each partner they have access to, while for women, it tops out after one, creating an asymmetry in reproductive returns.

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An evolutionary biology principle stating that men's fitness can increase with each partner they have access to, while for women, it tops out after one, creating an asymmetry in reproductive returns.