It ensures that genes from the fittest animals are passed on. It allows females to distinguish between adult and juvenile males. It provides the species with new ways of communication. It speeds the process of reproduction.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Why is competition among males during mating season important in some animal species?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- It ensures that genes from the fittest animals are passed on.
- It allows females to distinguish between adult and juvenile males.
- It provides the species with new ways of communication.
- It speeds the process of reproduction.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

It ensures that genes from the fittest animals are passed on.