What was Darwin's explanation for the evolution of bright colors and other apparently useless (and potentially deleterious) but conspicuous characters in males of many species?
A) Sexual selection
B) Genetic drift
C) Stabilizing selection
D) Disruptive selection
E) Gene flow

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Darwin proposed that these traits are the result of sexual selection, where females tend to choose males with more exaggerated and bright physical characteristics. Although these traits may not be functional, they indicate genetic quality and fitness, making male individuals more attractive to potential mates. Therefore, individuals with such traits obtain a greater number of mating partners and can pass those traits on to their offspring, leading to their persistence and evolution over time.

What Was Darwin's Explanation for the Evolution of Bright Colors