Female finches, which do not sing, often choose to mate with males that sing a specific, elaborate song. This is an example of
A) inbreeding.
B) fitness.
C) sexual selection.
D) coevolution.
E) assortative mating.

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This is an example of sexual selection, where females choose mates based on specific traits, in this case, the ability and complexity of the male's song, which is seen as an indicator of the male's quality or fitness.

Female Finches, Which Do Not Sing, Often Choose to Mate