Wood duck is one of the most recognizable birds in the United States. In the late winter season, the males attract the females with their call and colorful markings. The female wood ducks chose their partner based on their attractiveness. They then pair up and begin breeding in the early spring. What mechanism of evolution is described in the given situation? a. natural selection b. genetic drift c. non-random mating d. genetic flow   2. Which of these factors DO NOT produce an adaptive evolutionary change in a given environment?  a. natural selection

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Evolutionary adaptations

Evolutionary adaptation is the process through which organisms adapt or adjust to their surroundings to increase the chances of survival, mating, and reproduction. An organism's behavior, physiology, and structure are adjusted or changed to make it more suited to its environment.