Which of the following represents a form of intrasexual selection?

a. mate guarding by grasshopper males
b. the increase of sperm density in bluegill sneaker morphs
c. moth females using stored sperm in positive correlation to the amount of nuptial gift received
d. "short-horned" (= female looking) forked fungus beetle males mating with females without engaging in fights with "long-horned" dominant males
e. A, B, and D


E

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