During breeding season, one should expect female house finches to prefer to mate with males with the brightest red feathers. Which of the following terms are appropriately applied to this situation?

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All three options are correct in describing the situation. Sexual selection refers to the process in which traits that increase an individual's ability to attract mates becomes more common in a population over time. Mate choice, also known as intersexual selection, is a form of sexual selection where individuals of one sex (in this case, female house finches) prefer certain traits in individuals of the opposite sex (in this case, males with the brightest red feathers). Therefore, the correct answer is D, because all three responses are correct.

During Breeding Season, One Should Expect Female House Finches to Prefer