In Many Species, Sexual Selection Is the Most Probable Cause

question 46

Multiple Choice

In many species, sexual selection is the most probable cause of ____, differences in the size or appearance of males and females.

• A) adaptive radiation
• B) inbreeding
• C) mutation
• D) polymorphism
• E) sexual dimorphism

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Definitions:

Market Structures

Refers to the organization and characteristics of different markets, varying by the number of firms, type of products, and level of competition.

Product Variety

The assortment or range of different goods or services offered by a seller or available in a market.

Pure Competition

Also known as perfect competition, it is a market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, homogenous products, and free entry and exit from the market.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure featuring many firms selling similar but not identical products, allowing for some degree of market power and price differentiation among competitors.