Male Dung Beetles Use Their Horn-Like Projections in Aggressive Interactions

question 8

Multiple Choice

Male dung beetles use their horn-like projections in aggressive interactions over nesting sites. What data suggested that sexual selection has influenced the evolution of these horns in dung beetles?

• A) Horn size was correlated with body size.
• B) A difference in horn size affected fight outcome.
• C) An experimental reduction in horn size reduced breeding success.
• D) An experimental increase in horn size enhanced breeding success.
• E) Variation in horn size across populations was correlated with breeding success.

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