Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Peafowl

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the peafowl leks studied by Loyau, Saint Jalme, and Sorci (2007) ?

• A) Females preferred males with the loudest vocalizations.
• B) Males with the longest tails were most successful in competing for sites.
• C) Large individuals were most successful in competing for sites.
• D) A few males obtained most of the copulations.
• E) Most, but not all, males in the population defended a display site.

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