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
The deer mouse and the African elephant represent extremes among mammals of r versus K selection.
Mackerel tabby, showing the characteristic "M" on its forehead.
Natural selection acts on genetic variation
Stabilizing selection eliminates extreme forms of a trait
The consequences of the intensity of natural selection on allele frequency.
A Model of Natural Selection Favoring the Heterozygous Genotype