Peahens are more attracted to (and thus,more likely to mate with)male peacocks with brightly coloured plumage.This is an example of
A)intersexual selection.
B)evolutionary psychology.
C)adaptation.
D)intrasexual selection.

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Peahens choosing mates based on the brightness of the peacock's feathers is an example of intersexual selection, where one sex chooses a mate based on specific traits that are attractive to them. This can drive the evolution of exaggerated traits in males as they compete to be chosen by the opposite sex.

Peahens Are More Attracted to (And Thus,more Likely to Mate