The Graph Below Represents the Results of an Experiment Looking

question 43

Multiple Choice

The graph below represents the results of an experiment looking at mate preference in female black widowbirds. The researcher used three groups of male birds: one with artificially shortened tails, one with artificially lengthened tails, and the control group with unaltered tail lengths.

What type of selection is likely demonstrated in this experiment?

• A) natural selection
• B) sexual selection

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