Which Statement About Swordtails or Related Fish Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about swordtails or related fish is true?

• A) Males with longer swords have increased mating success because females prefer them over other males.
• B) The sword evolved before the females acquired a preference for swords.
• C) In related fish that lack swords, females prefer males without swords over males with artificially produced swords.
• D) Males with longer swords have increased mating success because males with longer tails win fights against other males.
• E) In related fish that lack swords, females show no preference for sword length.

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Direct Labour Costs

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Total Variable Overhead Variance

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