Male Stalk-Eyed Flies Compete with Other Males in Order to Attract

question 38

Multiple Choice

Male stalk-eyed flies compete with other males in order to attract female attention.What kind of mating behavior is this an example of?

• A)intersexual selection
• B)intrasexual selection
• C)polygamy
• D)monogamy

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