Selection for traits that make males more able to compete directly for females is termed:

A. intersexual selection
B. intrasexual selection
C. countersexual selection
D. infrasexual selection


B. intrasexual selection

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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