Mate-attracting features such as the bright plumage of a male peacock result from
A) intersexual selection.
B) artificial selection.
C) disruptive selection.
D) stabilizing selection.

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Mate-attracting features such as bright plumage are a classic example of intersexual selection, where individuals of one sex (usually males) compete for the attention of the other sex (usually females) through showy or elaborate displays. In this case, the bright plumage of a male peacock is thought to be favored by females because it signals genetic quality and overall fitness, and thus results in greater reproductive success for males with more elaborate displays.

Mate-Attracting Features Such as the Bright Plumage of a Male