Animal Reproductive Strategies

Competition between individuals of the same sex for access to mates or resources.

Physical characteristics helping find and attract mates.

A competition where individuals try to get the most resources, like a mate, as quickly as possible.

Timing mating to specific periods.

Competition where individuals compete in prolonged activities, to access a mate.

The amount of sperm produced.

Competition between sperm of different males to fertilize an egg.

Actions males take to prevent other males from mating with their mate.

Aggressive actions to force mating.

Using force or threat to achieve a result, such as mating.

The killing of a newborn.

Traits that increase mating success.

Competition between same-sex individuals for mates.

Physical features aiding mate finding and access.

Fast competition to get mates/resources.

Mating tied to specific times.

Long-term competition for mates.

Sperm competing to fertilize the egg.

Forceful mating behaviour.

Killing newborn offspring.

Traits increasing mating success (not fitness).