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New fertilization functions treat both sexes equally, offering insights into reproductive evolution. These models are crucial for understanding early sex differentiation and species with similar gametes.

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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Reproductive biology
  • Mathematical modeling

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  • Fertilization functions model fertilization success based on gamete availability.
  • Existing models often assume unequal gamete sizes/numbers, limiting their application.
  • This asymmetry hinders the study of early sex evolution and species with similar gametes.

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  • To provide a framework for modeling reproductive evolution without sex-specific assumptions.
  • To enable consistent analysis of species with similar gamete characteristics.

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    • Developed fertilization functions applicable across varying levels of gamete dimorphism.
    • Demonstrated consistency with simpler models under specific conditions.
    • Established a framework for treating gametes from both sexes equally.

    Conclusions:

    • The new functions offer a more universal approach to studying fertilization.
    • They are particularly valuable for understanding the early evolution of sex differences.
    • These models advance the study of reproductive traits and evolutionary processes.