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Are Beards Linked to Evolution?

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Maia Regman Mrs. Magnan Biology Honors 5 May 2014 How Are Beards Linked to Evolutionary Sexual Selection? Studies have shown that beards are synonymous with maturity, masculinity and dominance. On the other hand, it has shown that despite those desirable qualities, the more beards there are, the less attractive they are. Once the number of men with beards is higher than those without, clean-shaven men are viewed as more attractive. The study also found that when the tables are turned, bearded men are seen as more attractive when they are the minority. The question is now why.
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