Which of the following is a true statement concerning sexual selection?

a. Intrasexual selection leads to the death of many males in combat with other males.
b. Showy secondary sexual characteristics cannot be explained by natural selection.
c. Sexual selection can result in sexual dimorphism.
d. In most vertebrates, females court the males.
e. There is no evidence that intrasexual selection takes place between females.


Answer: c. Sexual selection can result in sexual dimorphism.

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