Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks. Striking colors that are seen only in the males of some species are partly explained by gene behavior, research into guppy fish suggests. Source 8p.
So in other words, because the male guppy's genes hardly mix with the opposite sex's genes the bright colorful appearance inherited by males remains for many generations.
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