Question

you are employed by the natural history museum of chicago as a wildlife biologist. you recently completed an expedition to indonesia where you discovered a new and very colorful species of beetle. based on observations, you hypothesize that sexual selection may be playing a role in the evolution of this species. which of the following observations would support your hypothesis? multiple choice there is no combat between male for mates. male beetles are bigger and more brightly - colored than females. female do not exhibit a preference for larger, brighter males. males do not defend territories.

Explanation:

Sexual selection often leads to sexual dimorphism, where males are more elaborately decorated or larger to attract females. Males being bigger and more brightly - colored than females is a sign that sexual selection may be at play as females may prefer these traits in mates.

Answer:

B. Male beetles are bigger and more brightly colored than females.