Sexual dimorphism in human height evolved due to specific selective pressures
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 83/100
Evidence from genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary biology supports the view that sexual dimorphism in human height and other physical traits evolved as a result of specific selective pressures, including sexual selection and genetic mechanisms.
Evidence for · 4
Turner syndrome and the evolution of human sexual dimorphism
2008 · cited by 16
Indicates that human sex differences, including phenotypic variation, are mediated in part by genetic mechanisms such as X-linked genes.
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More for · 3
The nurture of nature: why physical and psychological differences between the sexes are greater in healthier, wealthier societies.
2025 · cited by 3
Applies sexual selection theory combined with environmental and ecological factors to explain the evolution and divergence of morphological and physiological sex differences in humans.
Patterns of recent natural selection on genetic loci associated with sexually differentiated human body size and shape phenotypes.
2021 · cited by 3
Analyzes genetic loci associated with sexually differentiated human body size and shape phenotypes, identifying signatures of selection.
Intrasexual Selection for Upper Limb Length in Homo sapiens.
2025 · cited by 1
Demonstrates that human upper limb length exhibits sexual dimorphism driven by intrasexual contest competition.