Which one of the following statements does not describe intersexual selection?
A. Physical traits such as large horns or other
elaborate weaponry allow the males to win
more fights with other males, hold larger
territories, and have access to more females.
B. Males compete for the attention of the
female with bright colors of advertisement
displays.
C. Females choose their mates.
D. The female peacock's preference for their
mates to have the showiest tail has promoted
a rather large investment by the male into tail
plumage.
A
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a. p^2 b. 2pq c. q^2 d. p
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a. It helps nonnative species establish in certain ecosystems. b. It prevents species from migrating freely. c. It reduces water temperature. d. It increases river volume. e. It assists species in long migrations.
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Which of the following statements regarding vectors is FALSE?
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