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In a species of birds the males compete to try to fertilize the females. which trait would you epect these birds to have

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Males that are much larger than females.
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Answer:

Sexual Dimorphism.

Step-by-step explanation:

When males or females of one species face a lot of competition to reproduce with individuals of the opposite sex, it is likely that a trait called sexual dimorphism will evolve in this species, that is, males and females will have distinct morphological traits from each other. This is because in a highly competitive reproductive environment there is a greater chance that traits attractive to the opposite sex will be more often selected. A classic example of sexual dimorphism in birds is the peacock's ornate tail, which gives males reproductive advantage (males with larger and more ornate tails are preferred by females).

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