Question

question 2 of 10
which feature would you expect to find in a population in which sexual selection depends on female choice?
a. bright - colored females
b. large males
c. large females
d. bright - colored males

Explanation:

In sexual selection where female choice is a factor, males often evolve traits that are attractive to females. Bright - colored males can be a result of female preference. Females may choose males with bright colors as it can indicate good health (e.g., in some species, bright colors are due to a diet rich in certain nutrients that also boost the immune system). Options A (bright - colored females) is less likely as in many cases where female choice is the driving force of sexual selection, it is the males that have the more elaborate traits. Options B (large males) and C (large females) are more related to other forms of selection (like male - male competition for large males or ecological factors for large females) rather than female - choice - based sexual selection.

Answer:

D. Bright - colored males