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To determine: The difference between intrasexual selection and intersexual selection.

Introduction: Population density is the number of a specific type of individuals living in a specified area for a given period of time. The population density can be calculated for plants, microbes, humans, domestic animals, and others. The population density gives information about how many individuals are being supported by the resources in the environment.

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Use examples to explain sexual selection and its outcomes.
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Intrasexual selection favors traits that   enhance direct competition among individuals of the same sex. are attractive to the opposite sex. increase survival. are easily adapted to change.

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