Condition-Dependent Ornaments, Life Histories, and the Evolving Architecture of Resource-Use

Over the past 20 years, researchers have emphasized condition-dependency as a core feature of many sexually selected ornaments. This empirical focus has been motivated by the assumption that condition-dependent ornaments should function as honest indicators of other fitness-related traits. However, evidence remains mixed regarding whether condition-dependent ornaments are consistently correlated with the expression of other key traits such as...