Male peacocks with larger eyespots are more attractive to females than males with smaller eyespots.The two figures below show mean weight (at a certain age)and percent survival of offspring as a function of the father's eyespot size.Are these results consistent with the hypothesis that eyespots are an "honest signal?" Justify your answer.

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The Answer of Male peacocks with larger eyespots are more attractive to females than males with smaller eyespots.The two figures below show mean weight (at a certain age)and percent survival of offspring as a function of the father's eyespot size.Are these results consistent with the hypothesis that eyespots are an "honest signal?" Justify your answer.

Male Peacocks with Larger Eyespots Are More Attractive to Females