Bateman's principle

Biological principle about the differential reproductive success in males versus females
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Bateman's principle

Summary

Bateman's principle is a scientific theory[1]. It draws 181 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_theory category, ranking #38 of 130).[2]

Key Facts

  • Bateman's principle's instance of is recorded as scientific theory[3].
  • Angus John Bateman is named after Bateman's principle[4].

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Definition and Type

Bateman's principle's instance of is recorded as scientific theory[3].

Origins

Angus John Bateman is named after Bateman's principle[4].

Why It Matters

Bateman's principle draws 181 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_theory category, ranking #38 of 130).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

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