12 Questions
What does the study on water mites and sexual selection explore?
Male courtship behaviors in water mites
In the study on water mites, what do hungry females mainly clutch at?
Males
What did the results of the study on water mites support regarding male courtship behavior?
Male courtship behavior exploiting female predatory feeding behavior
Which model suggests that trembling in male courtship was lost at a certain stage?
Model A: Both evolved together and trembling was lost once
What is the focus of the study on Gray Tree Frogs and sexual selection?
Female preference in song selection
In the Gray Tree Frog study, what variety of songs did males use to attract females?
Some with many trills and some with few
What do the results of the study on Red-Collared Widowbirds suggest?
Females prefer males with longer tails despite the energetic costs.
What does sexual dimorphism in marine iguanas refer to?
Distinct size difference between males and females.
Which behavior is typical of sexual selection in marine iguanas?
Conspicuous displays and combat during mating season.
Why do some males have high variation in mating success according to the text?
Because only a few males can hold good territories.
What does the study on Catasetum Orchids focus on?
How different flower morphs attract pollinators.
What could happen if deviant females have higher fitness according to the text?
Both male and female traits shift towards their optimal levels.
Explore the concept of pre-existing bias in sexual selection by studying the courtship behavior of water mites. Discover how male courtship behavior may exploit female sensitivities evolved for other purposes like predation. Observe how females in a net-stance gesture towards copepods and males, indicating intriguing behaviors.
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