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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?

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

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

Female preference in song selection (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Some with many trills and some with few (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does sexual dimorphism in marine iguanas refer to?

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

Which behavior is typical of sexual selection in marine iguanas?

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

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

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

What does the study on Catasetum Orchids focus on?

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

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

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