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Identify the described result of intersexual selection described in the following example: Males of a newly described species of bird have such long tails that are bot able to get off the ground when flying and it appears that this trait has be pushed a far as possible and still result in viable males.

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Intersexual selection leads to the development of long tails in male birds

Step-by-step explanation:

The described result of intersexual selection in the example provided is the development of long tails in the males of a newly described species of bird, even though these long tails make it difficult for the males to fly. This trait has been pushed as far as possible and still results in viable males.

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