The term sexual dimorphism refers to a species in which
A) the population consists of males and females.
B) males produce sperm and females produce ova.
C) the males and females differ in distinct anatomical ways, such as body size, coloration, or plumage.
D) natural selection produces a higher prereproduction mortality rate for one gender.

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Sexual dimorphism refers to the physical differences between males and females of a species that are separate from their reproductive organs. These differences may include variations in body size, coloration, or plumage.

The Term Sexual Dimorphism Refers to a Species in Which