Which of the following traits probably arose through sexual selection?
A) speed in cheetahs
B) camouflage in walking stick insects
C) brighter plumage in male birds than in female birds of the same species
D) migration in whales

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Brighter plumage in male birds than in female birds of the same species is a trait that likely arose through sexual selection. This is because such traits are often used to attract mates and signal fitness, rather than for survival purposes like camouflage or speed.

Which of the Following Traits Probably Arose Through Sexual Selection