According to the sexy son hypothesis, females select mates with extreme secondary sexual traits because they believe these traits will enhance what aspect of their offspring? Their health and vitality Their genetic quality Their attractiveness to future mates Their ability to escape predators

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Chapter52: Animal Behavior
Section52.6: Sexual Selection
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According to the sexy son hypothesis, females select mates with extreme secondary sexual traits because they believe these traits will enhance what aspect of their offspring?


Their health and vitality
Their genetic quality
Their attractiveness to future mates
Their ability to escape predators
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