Which of the following sexual traits is LEAST likely to have evolved due to male-male competition for mates, also known as intraspecific sexual selection? a) Enlarged femurs that an insect uses to kick other males b) Brushes on the tip of a dragonfly penis used to remove sperm of other males c) Mate-guarding behavior of a warbler during the female’s fertile period d) Elongated tails of the male swordtail fish used during courtship

Which of the following sexual traits is LEAST likely to have evolved due to male-male competition for mates, also known as intraspecific sexual selection? a) Enlarged femurs that an insect uses to kick other males b) Brushes on the tip of a dragonfly penis used to remove sperm of other males c) Mate-guarding behavior of a warbler during the female’s fertile period d) Elongated tails of the male swordtail fish used during courtship

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

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Chapter17: Processes Of Evolution

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