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