Lüpold says that such interactions underlie the coevolution of sperm - female tract traits observed in numerous taxa: «Giant sperm tails represent the cellular, postcopulatory equivalent of peacock tails, having evolved mainly through female sperm choice.» (sciencedaily.com)
The famed naturalist suspected that insect genitalia, which are frequently festooned with bizarre combinations of hooks, spines, and knobs, essentially functioned like peacock tails. (sciencemag.org)
Hard coral crabs, nudibranch, hairy squat lobsters, mantis shrimp, peacock tail anemone shrimp and painted spiny lobsters. (twofishdivers.com)