The difference in size, shape, or color between the sexes within a species is referred to as __________.

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Sexual dimorphism is a physical difference between the sexes that can be observed such as size, shape, or color. Sexual selection refers to the process by which certain traits become more prevalent in a population because they are preferred by individuals of the opposite sex, reproductive variance refers to differences in reproductive success, and genetic bottleneck refers to a reduction in genetic diversity caused by a sharp reduction in population size.

The Difference in Size, Shape, or Color Between the Sexes