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Males of some species have proteins in their ejaculate that cause the female to be less attractive to other males for some period of time. Such a trait probably evolved initially through _______, but could also lead to ______ if remating is beneficial for females

A) male-male competition; female choice
B) runaway selection; female choice
C) male-male competition; sexual conflict and antagonistic coevolution
D) female choice; sexual conflict and antagonistic coevolutio

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Answer:

C) male-male competition; sexual conflict and antagonistic coevolution

Step-by-step explanation:

Male-male competition happens when two males of a species fight for the opportunity to mate with a specific female.

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