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Signals such as new hair-growth patterns during puberty are significant in animals because they mating

Question
Signals such as new hair-growth patterns during puberty are significant in animals because they mating
prevent any reproduction from occurring
help signal to other individuals that sexual maturation is taking place, important for
are purely cosmetic and serve no biological purpose
only appear after reproduction is complete
Answer
help signal to other individuals that sexual maturation is taking place, important for
Detailed Explanation
Since sexual mating requires two individuals whose maturity must be recognisable, puberty signals like hair growth indicate sexual maturation to potential mates.
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