17 Questions
What is the primary function of nuptial gifts in the context of mate choice?
To signal the giver's quality and suitability as a mate
Which of the following traits is likely to be an honest indicator of an individual's quality?
All of the above
How does the sensory bias and sensory exploitation model differ from the other two models of mate choice?
It involves the exploitation of pre-existing biases in the sensory system
What is an example of evidence of sexual selection in females?
Females with ornaments are more likely to be healthier and have better condition
How is sexual selection different in species that show gender role reversals?
Females are more likely to engage in competitive displays
What is the main advantage of the Tit for Tat strategy in the Prisoner's Dilemma model?
It allows for immediate retaliation against cheaters
Which of the following is an example of byproduct mutualism?
Oxpeckers and rhinoceros
What is the key characteristic of an Evolutionarily Stable Strategy (ESS)?
It is a strategy that is resistant to invasion by cheating mutants
Which of the following is an example of parasitism?
Tapeworm and its host
What is the primary advantage of reciprocal altruism over other forms of cooperation?
It allows for iterated Prisoner's Dilemma
What is the key difference between the rule-of-thumb model and the green-beard model of kin recognition?
The rule-of-thumb model is based on phenotypic cues
What is the primary mechanism by which natural selection acts on a population?
Differential reproduction
What is the term for the process by which a small group of individuals becomes isolated from a larger population and establishes a new population?
Founder effect
What is the term for the study of the history of evolutionary relationships between organisms?
Phylogeny
What is the term for a trait that is present in a common ancestor and is retained in its descendants?
Plesiomorphy
What is the term for the process by which a single species splits into two or more distinct species?
Speciation
What is the term for the process by which a population becomes genetically isolated from other populations and undergoes adaptation to its local environment?
Microevolution
Test your understanding of the evolution of behavior, including supernormal stimulus and fixed action patterns, as well as the principles of natural selection, adaptation, and fitness. This quiz covers the fundamentals of evolutionary theory, including the 4 tenets of natural selection and key concepts like heritable traits and microevolution.
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