Question

What is an example of an advantageous trait?(1 point)
Responses

A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.
A large proportion of Ireland’s population has red hair, more than anywhere else in the world.

Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.
Black bears are not always black, but come in various shades including blonde, cinnamon, and brown.

Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.
Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.

Elephants are being born without tusks, in response to pressures from poaching for ivory.

Answer 1

An example of an advantageous trait is:

**Peacocks are brightly colored to attract mates, though their feathers make them more susceptible to predation.**

In this case, the bright coloration serves the advantageous purpose of attracting mates, which can enhance reproductive success, despite the drawback of increased visibility to predators.