Boian is observing frogs in the lab for his dissertation. He notices that a deformed male frog is unable to find a mate. What evolutionary perspective might explain why this frog is unable to find a partner?
A. attractiveness theories indicate that this frog is not "hot" enough to reproduce
B. average frogs only mate once per lifetime
C. "survival-of-the-fittest"
D. asymmetry may indicate genetic/developmental instability
Answer: D
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