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The Battle of the Side-Blotched Lizards
49:59 - 54:20 (04:20)
The battle of the side-blotched lizards involves a complex game of rock-paper-scissors that determines which males are most likely to mate with females. As a result, the population shifts between yellow, orange and blue throated males in order to stay in balance.
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The reproductive strategy of side-blotch lizards involves a color polymorphism where the throat color of males determines their mating success, with yellow-throated males being successful in sneaking in and mating with the mates of dominant orange-throated males.
49:59 - 52:28 (02:28)
Side-Blotch Lizards
Summary
The reproductive strategy of side-blotch lizards involves a color polymorphism where the throat color of males determines their mating success, with yellow-throated males being successful in sneaking in and mating with the mates of dominant orange-throated males. However, the females have also evolved to reproduce without sex for males, leading to a wasteland of dead males.
ChapterThe Battle of the Side-Blotched Lizards
EpisodeRock Paper Scissors: Decider of Things
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The transcript talks about the game of rock, paper, scissors and dismisses inquiries about bars being cookies.
52:28 - 54:20 (01:52)
Games
Summary
The transcript talks about the game of rock, paper, scissors and dismisses inquiries about bars being cookies.