An example of intersexual selection would be:
A)females preferring males with large,safe territories
B)the peacock having a brightly colored tail
C)males being significantly larger than females
D)a and b

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Intersexual selection occurs when individuals of one sex choose mates based on certain traits. In option A, females are choosing males based on the trait of having a large, safe territory. This is an example of intersexual selection. In option B, the peacock with the brightly colored tail is an example of intra-sexual selection, where males are competing with each other for access to females. Therefore, option B is not an example of intersexual selection. Option C describes sexual dimorphism, where males and females have different physical characteristics. While this may be influenced by intersexual selection, it is not a clear example of it. Therefore, the best answer is D, as both A and B describe intersexual selection.

An Example of Intersexual Selection Would Be