新的研究发现一夫一妻制在鸟类交配系统中最为稳定,影响到物种的生存。 New study finds monogamy most stable among bird mating systems, impacting species survival.

赖斯大学的研究人员发现,在鸟类交配制度中,一夫一妻制是最稳定的,有助于更好地照顾父母,而涉及精密男性展品的彩礼也很稳定,但很少见。 Researchers from Rice University have found that among bird mating systems, monogamy is the most stable and supports better parental care, while lekking, involving elaborate male displays, is also stable but rare. 男性保护资源以吸引伴侣的一夫多妻资源被发现不那么稳定,更容易恢复一夫一妻制,影响到物种生存。 Resource-defense polygamy, where males defend resources to attract mates, was found to be less stable and more prone to revert to monogamy, affecting species survival. 这项研究分析了6 620多个鸟类物种,对交配系统如何影响物种演变和生存提供了新的见解。 The study, which analyzed over 6,620 bird species, provides new insights into how mating systems impact species evolution and survival.