Which of the following observations supports the "good genes" hypothesis to explain male/male competition and female choice?
A. The color and quality of male sage grouse air sacs, used in courtship displays, are extremely sensitive to parasitic infections
B. Ring-tailed lemurs mate only during the autumn breeding season, and females are not receptive to males at other times of the year
C. Female widowbirds prefer males with the longest tails, but males with longer tails are more susceptible to predation
D. Human males with symmetrical faces are considered more attractive than those with asymmetrical faces
Answer:
A. The color and quality of male sage grouse air sacs, used in courtship displays, are extremely sensitive to parasitic infections
C. Female widowbirds prefer males with the longest tails, but males with longer tails are more susceptible to predation
D. Human males with symmetrical faces are considered more attractive than those with asymmetrical faces
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