Don’t we also refer to the rudimentary optical structures of some creatures as eyes, despite their inability to see colors,distinct shapes, or perceive depth? Could we not simply say that these insects have genitals with a wider range of functions than our own and thus that we are the ones with the limited version of…

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I made a comment about THAT particular trait. Much of what has been mentioned on this article talks about boobs. Are there factors which dictated which populations viewed boobs as a more important sexually selected trait and others buttocks as a sexually selected trait? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

It is interesting that you mention epicanthic folds My understanding is that Steatopygia is considered a sexually selected trait in African peoples.There are other places like Africa where women do not exhibit the trait and places unlike Africa where they do exhibit the trait. I would think that this hints at it being…

My understanding is that Steatopygia is considered a sexually selected trait in African peoples. I do not know about their feelings regarding boobs. Might the ideas on this page mainly apply to sexual selection for non Africans?