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ereecah

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Which of the following best describes a characteristic of intersexual selection?
 
  a. the tendency to view close relatives as unattractive
  b. ensuring species continuation via heterosexual behavior
  c. having characteristics that are likely to attract a mate of the opposite sex
  d. choosing a mate with genetic diversity

Question 2

On a field assignment with her students, Professor Miller observes two male elephant seals engaged in a fierce battle. She explains to her students that they are fighting for mating control of the female harem, a process termed ____.
 
  a. intersexual selection
  b. intrasexual selection
  c. sexual fitness
  d. sexual adaptation



rleezy04

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b



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