Apeacock flashes its bright plumage to attract a peahen. male peacocks have bright feathers, which have been observed for generations. what’s the process that allows for the transfer of this trait?

adaptation

evolution

homeostasis

mutation

sexual selection

sexual selection

Sexual selection refers to the process of natural selection in which member of a population of a species has an advantage of phenotypic trait to attract mates for copulation over other members of same sex. Such members will get better chance of reproduction and grow in numbers. The male peacock have bright feathers through which they flash plumage to attract peahen is an example of sexual selection. The male peacock which have bright feathers is a typical phenotypic advantage to attract peahen hence, favors sexual selection. This allows the transfer of this trait from parents to offsprings to allow them to adapt in the competing environment for mates with other members and grow in number.

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24cm/s.

53.3cm/s.