A Male Swordtail Fish with a Tail Fin Longer Than

question 39

Multiple Choice

A male swordtail fish with a tail fin longer than its rivals is

• A)more likely to be selected by a female and to consume less oxygen while swimming.
• B)more likely to be selected by a female and to consume more oxygen while swimming.
• C)less likely to be selected by a female and to consume less oxygen while swimming.
• D)less likely to be selected by a female and to consume more oxygen while swimming.

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