Bright coloration, symmetrical body structures or markings, or the elaborateness of a structural display, such as a bower, are indicators that a female might use to judge a male's genetic quality because they
A) are easy for the male to produce and, thus, provide a readily available signaling system.
B) are qualities that the male will reveal only to females with which he wants to mate.
C) cannot be faked by the male.
D) provide direct insight into the male's genotype.

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These traits are often costly to produce and maintain, indicating that only genetically fit males can afford such displays, making them reliable indicators of genetic quality.

Bright Coloration, Symmetrical Body Structures or Markings, or the Elaborateness