De Afstamming Van Den Mensch En De Seksueele Teeltkeus, Deel 2 (van 2)

De Afstamming Van Den Mensch En De Seksueele Teeltkeus, Deel 2, published in 1871 by Charles Darwin, examines the processes of biological and sexual selection that shape the evolution of humans and other species. This volume focuses on secondary sexual characteristics in various animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds, highlighting how these traits influence mating behaviors and survival. The work is notable for its detailed analysis of sexual dimorphism and its impact on evolutionary biology, making significant contributions to the understanding of sexual selection. The book was translated into Dutch by H. Hartogh Heijs van Zouteveen and includes 78 woodcut illustrations.