Answer to Question #214557 in Evolution for Naynay

Question

A male cardinals red color is an example of a tree effect by natural selection The females of the species choose meats based on the vibrant colors of the males features if females began using different criteria then feather color when they choose mates, what would most likely happen to the color of the male cardinals overtime?

Answer 1

If females begin using different criteria than feather color when they choose mates, increased variation in the shades of red because there is no advantage in one specific color most likely happen to the color of the male cardinals over time.