A peacock's elaborate plumage is probably the result of selection.

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Peacock's plumage is an example of intersexual selection where females are the ones choosing mates based on their desirable traits. The elaborate plumage of the peacock is not necessarily adaptive or intrasexual, although it may increase a male peacock's chances of mating, ultimately it is the female's choice that determines the prevalence of these traits. Therefore, the best choice is D) intersexual.

A Peacock's Elaborate Plumage Is Probably the Result of Selection