According to the content, what is required for sexual selection to occur?
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The question is asking what conditions or requirements are necessary for sexual selection to take place in a species. It provides multiple-choice options to choose from.
Answer
Competition for mates or preferential choice by one sex.
Sexual selection requires differences in reproductive success due to competition for mates or the preferential choice by one sex for specific traits in individuals of the opposite sex.
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Sexual selection requires differences in reproductive success due to competition for mates or the preferential choice by one sex for specific traits in individuals of the opposite sex.
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Sexual selection can occur due to physical competition among individuals or through selection based on traits that are preferred by the opposite sex, often resulting in colorful displays or elaborate courtship behaviors.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing sexual selection with natural selection generally. They are related but distinct processes; sexual selection specifically involves traits that facilitate mate acquisition.
Sources
- Sexual Selection - Understanding Evolution - evolution.berkeley.edu
- Sexual selection | Darwin's Theory, Evolutionary Advantages... - britannica.com
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