Peahens Are More Attracted to (And Thus,more Likely to Mate

question 105

Multiple Choice

Peahens are more attracted to (and thus,more likely to mate with) male peacocks with brightly coloured plumage.This is an example of

• A)intersexual selection.
• B)evolutionary psychology.
• C)adaptation.
• D)intrasexual selection.

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