inter-sexual selection

Intersexual selection is a form of natural selection where members of one sex choose mates based on certain traits, influencing which individuals reproduce. For example, female peacocks select males with elaborate, colorful tail feathers because these traits may signal good health or strong genetics. This preferences shape the evolution of those traits over time. Essentially, intersexual selection occurs when one sex actively chooses mates, guiding the development of characteristics that appeal to their preferences and improve reproductive success.