On a hike through the forest, you see a large male elk with antlers, and a smaller female elk (doe) nearby without antlers. This difference between the sexes is likely the result of:
A)interspecific sexual selection.
B)intraspecific sexual selection.
C)a trait selected for defense against predators.
D)a trait selected for storage of minerals.

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The difference in antlers between male and female elk is a result of intraspecific sexual selection, where males with larger and more elaborate antlers are more successful in attracting mates and passing on their genes. This results in the trait becoming more prevalent in males over time. There is no evidence to suggest that antlers are selected for defense against predators or storage of minerals, and interspecific sexual selection would involve selection between different species rather than within a population.

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