Selection for traits that make males more able to compete directly for females is termed:
A)intersexual selection
B)intrasexual selection
C)countersexual selection
D)infrasexual selection

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Intrasexual selection is the process in which members of the same sex (usually males) compete with each other for access to members of the opposite sex (usually females) in order to mate. This often results in the evolution of traits that make males more competitive, such as larger body size or more aggressive behavior. Intersexual selection, on the other hand, involves members of one sex (usually females) choosing mates based on certain traits, and is not directly related to competition between males. Countersexual selection and infrasexual selection are not recognized terms in evolutionary biology.

Selection for Traits That Make Males More Able to Compete