It Is Quite Common for Species That Are Exposed to Sexual

question 62

Multiple Choice

It is quite common for species that are exposed to sexual selection to be sexually dimorphic.What best explains why the males of diverse species like the lion,elephant seal,and elk are so much larger than the females?

• A) In these populations, the males fight one another for the privilege of breeding; therefore, larger males are more likely to be successful.
• B) Only large, robust males survive long enough to reach the age of sexual maturity.
• C) Large males are better able to defend their offspring; therefore, they make better mates.
• D) Large males have superior predator avoidance skills; therefore, they make better mates.

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