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Question 3: The mating system of the giant scutellerid bug (Sputus hugeous) has long puzzled behavioral ecologists. Males defend small territories and play a large role in the guarding of the eggs and nymphs. Females, however, may adopt either of two tactics. Major moms' form pair bonds with the males, lay all of their eggs in his nest, and share in the egg-guarding and nymph-tending duties. 'Minor moms', in contrast, move petween male territories, depositing their eggs in multiple nests. Develop three alternative hypotheses for why major females might allow minor females to lay in their nests. Derive as many predictions from each hypothesis as you can, and using hese predictions, devise test(s) that would distinguish between your hypotheses.

Question 3: The mating system of the giant scutellerid bug (Sputus hugeous) has long puzzled behavioral ecologists. Males defend small territories and play a large role in the guarding of the eggs and nymphs. Females, however, may adopt either of two tactics. Major moms' form pair bonds with the males, lay all of their eggs in his nest, and share in the egg-guarding and nymph-tending duties. 'Minor moms', in contrast, move petween male territories, depositing their eggs in multiple nests. Develop three alternative hypotheses for why major females might allow minor females to lay in their nests. Derive as many predictions from each hypothesis as you can, and using hese predictions, devise test(s) that would distinguish between your hypotheses.

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Question 3: The mating system of the giant scutellerid bug (Sputus hugeous) has long puzzled behavioral ecologists. Males defend small territories and play a large role in the guarding of the eggs and nymphs. Females, however, may adopt either of two tactics. *Major moms' form pair bonds with the males, lay all of their eggs in his nest, and share in the egg-guarding and nymph-tending duties. 'Minor moms', in contrast, move between male territories, depositing their eggs in multiple nests. Develop three alternative hypotheses for why major females might allow minor females to lay in their nests. Derive as many predictions from each hypothesis as you can, and using these predictions, devise test(s) that would distinguish between your hypotheses.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 3: The mating system of the giant scutellerid bug (Sputus hugeous) has long puzzled behavioral ecologists. Males defend small territories and play a large role in the guarding of the eggs and nymphs. Females, however, may adopt either of two tactics. *Major moms' form pair bonds with the males, lay all of their eggs in his nest, and share in the egg-guarding and nymph-tending duties. 'Minor moms', in contrast, move between male territories, depositing their eggs in multiple nests. Develop three alternative hypotheses for why major females might allow minor females to lay in their nests. Derive as many predictions from each hypothesis as you can, and using these predictions, devise test(s) that would distinguish between your hypotheses.
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