Question

Which mutation would be most beneficial to a peacock and its descendents?

A.
a mutation in the plumage that results in a white peacock

B.
a mutation causing an overly curved beak

C.
a mutation causing blue eyes

D.
a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail

Answer 1

the answer is D.a mutation causing the male to have a larger and more colorful tail. the peacock uses its tails to attract females and the bigger the feathers the more females will be attracted.