Morphological or behavioral characteristics used to attract a mate can also have the consequence of drawing a predator's attention to the individual who possesses that trait, yet these so-called expensive traits persist in many species. This describes

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This describes the handicap principle, which suggests that individuals with "expensive" or costly traits demonstrate their genetic quality to potential mates, but also draw the attention of predators. However, the persistence of these traits suggests that they must ultimately confer significant evolutionary benefits for the species.

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