SN Sexual Selection CYP QUESTIONS

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"Sneaker males" provide an example of _ selection that results in _______ traditional patterns of sexual dimorphism.

intersexual; an exception to

intrasexual; an exception to (correct)

natural; an example of

intrasexual; an example of

The large antlers on male elk can most likely be attributed to which type of selection?

group selection

intersexual selection

anisogamy

intrasexual selection (correct)

Male peacocks have impressive, colorful tails. Which of the following is true of these impressive tails?

Two of these are correct (correct)

They may not be favored by natural selection

They are most likely the result of the founder effect

They may indicate males' health status to females

In one species of fish, males (rather than females) are responsible for parental care of eggs and offspring. Females aim to mate as much as possible, and males invest more time and energy in each offspring. Which of the following statements about sexual selection in these species is most likely?

Males are duller in appearance and choose brightly colored or ornamented females. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about sexual selection is false?

Intersexual selection favors attributes that allow individuals to better compete with members of the same sex for mates. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sexual dimorphism?

Male moose with antlers and female moose with no antlers Signup and view all the answers

Intersexual selection usually operates on _ because they have a relatively __ degree of variability in mating success.

male phenotypes; high Signup and view all the answers

One of the reasons for female choice is that, as opposed to males, females usually produce a ___ number of _ gametes.

smaller; larger Signup and view all the answers

The phalarope is the name of a group of shorebirds that displays polyandry, a mating system in which females have multiple male mates during the breeding season. As a result, this is a rare instance in which the females show elaborate courtship display behaviors in order to attract males. These courtship behaviors are an example of _________________.

intersexual selection Signup and view all the answers

Male elephant seals are much larger than females of the same species, which enables them to compete with other males for mates. This externally manifested difference between males and females of the same species is known as:

sexual dimorphism Signup and view all the answers

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"Sneaker males" provide an example of _ selection that results in _______ traditional patterns of sexual dimorphism.

The large antlers on male elk can most likely be attributed to which type of selection?

Male peacocks have impressive, colorful tails. Which of the following is true of these impressive tails?

In one species of fish, males (rather than females) are responsible for parental care of eggs and offspring. Females aim to mate as much as possible, and males invest more time and energy in each offspring. Which of the following statements about sexual selection in these species is most likely?

Which of the following statements about sexual selection is false?

Which of the following is a sexual dimorphism?

Intersexual selection usually operates on _ because they have a relatively __ degree of variability in mating success.

One of the reasons for female choice is that, as opposed to males, females usually produce a ___ number of _ gametes.

Male elephant seals are much larger than females of the same species, which enables them to compete with other males for mates. This externally manifested difference between males and females of the same species is known as:

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SN Sexual Selection CYP QUESTIONS

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Questions and Answers

"Sneaker males" provide an example of ___________ selection that results in _________________ traditional patterns of sexual dimorphism.

The large antlers on male elk can most likely be attributed to which type of selection?

Male peacocks have impressive, colorful tails. Which of the following is true of these impressive tails?

In one species of fish, males (rather than females) are responsible for parental care of eggs and offspring. Females aim to mate as much as possible, and males invest more time and energy in each offspring. Which of the following statements about sexual selection in these species is most likely?

Which of the following statements about sexual selection is false?

Which of the following is a sexual dimorphism?

Intersexual selection usually operates on _____________ because they have a relatively ______________ degree of variability in mating success.

One of the reasons for female choice is that, as opposed to males, females usually produce a _____________ number of ___________ gametes.

Male elephant seals are much larger than females of the same species, which enables them to compete with other males for mates. This externally manifested difference between males and females of the same species is known as:

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"Sneaker males" provide an example of _ selection that results in _______ traditional patterns of sexual dimorphism.

Intersexual selection usually operates on _ because they have a relatively __ degree of variability in mating success.

One of the reasons for female choice is that, as opposed to males, females usually produce a ___ number of _ gametes.