A male develops a trait that makes it a more attractive mate to females. What type of selection is occurring?

A) disruptive
B) dominant
C) gender
D) mating
E) sexual

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where individuals with certain inherited traits are more likely to find a mate and reproduce, often leading to the evolution of traits that enhance mating success.

Attractive Mate

An individual selected based on traits perceived as desirable, enhancing reproductive success in natural and sexual selection.

Disruptive Selection

A type of natural selection that favors extreme values of a trait over intermediate values, leading to two or more contrasting phenotypes in the population.