Which TWO of the following statements are TRUE about sexual selection? Sexual selection processes have the same net outcome regardless of the environment in which they take place. Fundamentally, sexual selection arises because investment in offspring is usually not equal between males and females. In general, female reproductive success is dependent on how many males she can mate with. Infanticide occurs in many species because this is a way of weeding out the weakest young to make the species stronger. In general, individual reproductive success is more variable among males than among females.
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Sexual selection processes have the same net outcome regardless of the environment in which they take place: This statement is FALSE. The environment can have a significant impact on sexual selection processes, as different environments may favor different traits Show more…
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