Applied: evolution, behaviour and ecology

Question 1

Example of predator-induced phenotypic changes

Answer 1

Crucian carp gets deeper and longer when predator perch is around

Question 2

What is monogenetic determinism?

Answer 2

A direct correspondence between one gene and one behaviour

Question 3

What is polygenetic determinism?

Answer 3

Behaviours performed must be controlled by more than one gene

Question 4

How do butterflies show seasonal effects on development?

Answer 4

Only get eyes on wings if born in rainy season and not dry

Question 5

What are the non-genetic maternal effects in canarys?

Answer 5

Good quality females will put more testosterone into their eggs and this will decline with the clutch size

Question 6

What are the non-genetic paternal effects in dung beetles?

Answer 6

Those laid in more poo have more nutrients and will develop horns and be major

Question 7

What did Berthold et al find that ecology predicted?

Answer 7

How long migratory behaviour goes on for