(1 Slide) Create a slide to explain the process of Sexual Selection as described by Charles Darwin and expanded by later scientists Explain how sexual selection and natural selection can work against each other (a good starting point is to look into the male peacock and how survival and mating work against each other in that beautiful, but bulky tail).

Sexual selection drives evolution through mate preference and competition, sometimes conflicting with natural selection by favoring traits that reduce survival, exemplified by the peacock's tail. Explanation 1. Define Sexual Selection Sexual selection is a form of natural selection where certain traits increase an individual's chances of mating. Charles Darwin identified it as a mechanism driving evolution, focusing on traits that improve mating success rather than survival. 2. Explain Mechanisms of Sexual Selection Two main mechanisms are involved: - **Intrasexual selection**: Competition among the same sex (e.g., males competing for females). - **Intersexual selection**: Preference by one sex for certain traits in mates (e.g., female choice). 3. Describe Male Peacock Example The male peacock's tail is an example of intersexual selection. Females prefer males with larger, more colorful tails, which increases mating success but can hinder survival due to increased visibility to predators and energy costs. 4. Contrast Sexual and Natural Selection Sexual selection can conflict with natural selection. Traits favored by sexual selection may reduce survival chances, like the peacock's tail, which attracts mates but also predators. 5. Conclude Interaction While sexual selection enhances reproductive success, it can work against natural selection by promoting traits detrimental to survival.