Considering that in the animal world (most of the) males are the more beautiful of a pair (think plumage and songs), is this also true in humans?

Considering that in the animal world (most of the) males are the more beautiful of a pair (think plumage and songs), is this also true in humans?
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No. This was settled decisively in the case of Penis v. Vagina.
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