A type of adaptation called Òsexual selectionÓ occurs when a feature has evolved because it:
A) increases an organism's chances of successfully reproducing.
B) increases an organism's chances for survival.
C) increases an organism's chances of finding food.
D) decreases an organism's exposure to predators.

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Sexual selection is a type of natural selection that favors traits that increase an organism's chances of mating and reproducing successfully. These traits may not necessarily improve survival or help in finding food or avoiding predators, but they enhance reproductive success, which is the ultimate goal of any organism's life cycle.

A Type of Adaptation Called ÒSexual SelectionÓ Occurs When a Feature