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A male cardinal’s red color is an example of a trait affected by natural selection. The females of the species choose mates based on the vibrant colors of the males’ feathers. If females begin using different criteria than feather color when they choose mates, what would most likely happen to the color of the male cardinals over time?

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User SeanT
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it would adapt/change

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User Rmmh
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Answer:

increased variation in the shades of red because there is no advantage in one specific color

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