A male firefly uses flashes of light to attract mates.A female picking her mate based on these flashes leads to _________.

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Sexual selection refers to the process by which certain traits or behaviors in a male organism become more prevalent because they are preferred by females as mate choices. In this case, the male firefly's flashing behavior is a form of courtship display that is used specifically to attract females as potential mates, and the females' preference for these displays is what drives the evolution of the trait over time.

A Male Firefly Uses Flashes of Light to Attract Mates