Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
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ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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A process called mating system is used to explain how an individual chooses its mate. Mating is an essential process for the reproduction and growth of a population. But this process only takes place at certain criteria. When all of them come together, then only the male or female tends to mate with the opposite gender. Those factors include sexual selection, behavioral isolation, and reproductive isolation.

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Birds are more likely to form pair-bonds than mammals because … Group of answer choices: A. Bird reproductive physiology makes it easier to judge paternity certainty B. Flight makes it easier to find mates C. Bird species are unable to defend critical resources the way mammals can D. Male mammals have higher levels of testosterone making them more likely to fight E. Either bird parent can sit on the nest or feed chicks while the chicks are too young to fly
Sexual selection occurs whena. one sex has a higher fitness than the otherb. a species exhibits sexual dimorphismc. there is a male dominance hierarchy and only the alpha male reproduces. d. There is monogamous mating.e. A trait is favored by one sex such that individuals of the opposite sex possessing that trait have an increased likelihood of reproducing.
Which of the following is not a reproductive barrier associated with behavioral isolation? a flashy feathers b courtship dance c attractive calls/songs d time of day
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