Sexual Selection in Water Mites

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What does the study on water mites and sexual selection explore?

  • The impact of diet on water mite reproduction
  • Female courtship behaviors in water mites
  • Male courtship behaviors in water mites (correct)
  • The habitat preferences of water mites

In the study on water mites, what do hungry females mainly clutch at?

  • Copepods
  • Other females
  • Plants
  • Males (correct)

What did the results of the study on water mites support regarding male courtship behavior?

  • Well-fed females being more receptive to courtship
  • Males avoiding females during courtship
  • Male courtship behavior exploiting female predatory feeding behavior (correct)
  • Females being disinterested in male courtship displays

Which model suggests that trembling in male courtship was lost at a certain stage?

<p>Model A: Both evolved together and trembling was lost once (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the study on Gray Tree Frogs and sexual selection?

<p>Female preference in song selection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Gray Tree Frog study, what variety of songs did males use to attract females?

<p>Some with many trills and some with few (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the results of the study on Red-Collared Widowbirds suggest?

<p>Females prefer males with longer tails despite the energetic costs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sexual dimorphism in marine iguanas refer to?

<p>Distinct size difference between males and females. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is typical of sexual selection in marine iguanas?

<p>Conspicuous displays and combat during mating season. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some males have high variation in mating success according to the text?

<p>Because only a few males can hold good territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the study on Catasetum Orchids focus on?

<p>How different flower morphs attract pollinators. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if deviant females have higher fitness according to the text?

<p>Both male and female traits shift towards their optimal levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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