In the dung beetle Onthophagus acuminatus, weapons are shown to be honest signals because

A) they can easily be faked.
B) there is a trade-off in resource allocation between the weapons and eye size.
C) artificial selection for horns shows correlated increase in eye size.
D) they are not honest signals.

Onthophagus Acuminatus

A species of dung beetle, known for its role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration.

Resource Allocation

The process of distributing resources among various projects, processes, departments, or components of a system to maximize efficiency and achieve desired outcomes.

Honest Signals

Characteristics or actions that reliably convey information about an individual’s genetic quality or fitness to others.