Biological Science
Biological Science
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ISBN: 9780321743671
Author: Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 10TYU
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The reason behind sexual selection often leading to sexual dimorphism.

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One of the mechanisms of evolution is the process of natural selection in which only those genotypes are selected which results in the fittest individual. Such genotypes which result in the fittest phenotypes and are capable of producing the individuals with greater survival potential are naturally selected.

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