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Which of the following are examples of sexual selection? (Check all that apply)

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Question

Which of the following are examples of sexual selection? (Check all that apply)

The male peacock tail display

The evolution of hemoglobin in response to altitude

The fighting mandibles of the stag beetle

The bright colors of males in many species of birds

The large sexual size dimorphism in elephant seals

The evolution of warning coloration in poisonous snakes (such as the coral snake)

The large 'racks' - horns of male elk

a.

The male peacock tail display

b.

The evolution of hemoglobin in response to altitude

c.

The fighting mandibles of the stag beetle

d.

The bright colors of males in many species of birds

e.

The large sexual size dimorphism in elephant seals

f.

The evolution of warning coloration in poisonous snakes (such as the coral snake)

g.

The large 'racks' - horns of male elk

Explanation / Answer

Following are the example of sexual selection

A female peacock is more attracted to a male peacock if he has showy feathers, therefore, a male peacock with showy feathers is more likely to reproduce than a male with smaller, less showy feather is.

A male elephant seal fights with other male elephants seals to secure the best mating spot..................................................................................................................

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