What Is the Most Plausible Explanation for Why the Male

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the most plausible explanation for why the male of most bird species have elaborate plumage and mating rituals?

• A)sexual selection
• B)genetic drift
• C)gene flow
• D)natural selection

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