The Science of Sexual Selection

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According to sexual selection theory, which sex tends to have greater investment in reproduction?

  • Males
  • Females (correct)
  • Both sexes equally
  • It depends on the species

What does variance in reproduction refer to?

  • The mean of the distribution
  • The width of the distribution (correct)
  • The shape of the distribution
  • The extremes of the distribution

What does skew in reproduction refer to?

  • The shape of the distribution (correct)
  • The mean of the distribution
  • The extremes of the distribution
  • The width of the distribution

According to sexual selection theory, which sex tends to evolve more elaborate traits?

<p>Males (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sexual selection theory propose as the driving force behind female preferences for larger claws?

<p>Female preferences themselves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to sexual selection theory, which sex tends to be choosy?

<p>Females (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sexual selection theory propose as the driving force behind female preferences for larger claws?

<p>Male competition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'variance' in reproduction refer to?

<p>The extremes of the distribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'skew' in reproduction refer to?

<p>The shape of the distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sex tends to evolve more elaborate traits according to sexual selection theory?

<p>Males (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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