According to the theory of ________,characteristics that assist animals in attracting mates or competing for mates with those of their own sex are favored and passed on to offspring.
A) biparental care
B) natural selection
C) sexual selection
D) selection pressure

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Sexual selection is the theory that states certain characteristics that increase the probability of attracting mates or outcompeting same-sex rivals are favored by natural selection and passed down to offspring. This type of selection is different from natural selection, which relates to survival and adaptation to the environmental conditions. Examples of sexually selected traits include bright plumage in male birds or elaborate courtship displays.

According to the Theory of ________,Characteristics That Assist Animals in Attracting