Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the tail of a male peacock?
A)It functions in intersexual selection and helps a male peacock to attract a mate.
B)It functions in intrasexual selection and serves a similar role as the antlers of male deer.
C)The tail of the male peacock is relatively energetically inexpensive to produce.
D)Sexual selection has played a minimal role, if any, in the development of the peacock tail.
E)It functions in both intersexual and intrasexual selection.

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The tail of a male peacock is a classic example of intersexual selection, where it is used to attract females by displaying the male's fitness through its size, color, and pattern.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Tail