1 List the types of traits favoured by intrasexual selection

1) List the types of traits favoured by intrasexual selection. Explain why these traits are favoured by this form of selection.

2) Choose two if the traits listed in the question above and give a real-world example of each.

Trait 1 : , Real example

Trait 2: , Real example

Solution

1. Intersexual selection is a type of sexual selection.sexual and natural selections are evolutionary process, that contribute to a organisms survival. intersexual selection frequently produces sexual dimorphism and exaggregated male trait ; which is often against the forces of natural selection.

2. the trait give special advantage in mating contributing to sexual selection.

TRAIT 1- in case of peacock mail with longer tail is more preffered by female for mating. so in this trait long tail is selected over short tail against natural selection.

TRAIT 2- MALE DEER FIGHTS WITH THEIR ANTELERS. in intersexual selection having various traits many species fight, display some character or compete among themselves to mate with female.