GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a function that can lead to sexual selection for a species?
A
It helps the animal stay dry
B
It helps the animal stay warm
C
It may be patterned or colored
D
It can be used at attract a mate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sexual selection can also come about because a trait-the antlers of a stag, for example-increases prowess in competition with members of the same sex. Stags, rams, and bulls use antlers or horns in contests of strength; a winning male usually secures more female mates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evolution by sexual selection has been invoked to explain a number of human anatomical features, which appear useless or detrimental to human survival. These include hairlessness, male facial hair, rounded breasts, pubic hair, and penis size.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sexual selection is a “special case” of natural selection. Sexual selection acts on an organism’s ability to obtain (often by any means necessary!) or successfully copulate with a mate.

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