The picture below shows a peacock. Many of the early peacocks did not look like they do today. Their feathers were typically not as bright nor as
large. Which of the following best explains the differences between early and modern peacocks?
Larger, brighter feathers mad the peacocks carry more weight, so these peacocks became stronger and were healthier as a result
Larger, brighter feathers were more attractive to mates, and therefore peacocks with smaller, duller feathers did not survive over
Larger, brighter feathers helped the peacocks to assorb more sunlight, keeping them warm during winter months
Od Larger, brighter feathers made peacocks more noticeable to predators, so these peacocks became stronger from defending
themselves more often
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