chapter 13 Flashcards
socail associations and number of SEXUAL PARTNERS an individual has DURING ONE BREEDING SEASON
this is called
mating system
-number of females 1
-number of males 1
this is called
monogamy
-number of females more than 1
-number of males 1
this is called
polygyny
-number of females more than 1
-mating occurs within social groups
-number of males more than 1
this is called
polygynandry or plural breeding
-number of females 1
-number of males more than 1
this is called
polyandry
-number of females more than 1
-number of males more than 1
-mating is not restricted to specific social associations
this is called
promiscuity
Sexual conflict (evolutionary) and resource distribution (ecological)
2 factors:
1) Sexual conflict
2) Resource amount and distribution vary in different environments
this is called
Emlen and Oring model
differential selection on males and females to maximize fitness
-female fitness most often limited by ACCESS OF RESOURCES
-male fitness most often limited by NUMBER OF MATES
this is called
Sexual conflct
males monopolize AGGREGATIONS OF FEMALES directly this is called
Female defense polygyny
Males defend territories RICH IN RESOURCES used by females this is called
Resource defense polygyny
Location where aggregation of males DISPLAY TO FEMALES
-Males often form DOMINANCE Hierarchy
this is called
LEK
Dominant males obtain most mating this is called
Male dominance polygyny
May evolve when MALE-BIASED parental care is advantageous for both sexes
-very HIGH PREDATION on offspring advantageous for females to be able to MATE AGAIN QUICKLY
this is called
polyandry
MULTIPLE MATING partners for both sexes
-SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS are present
ex) lions
Polygyandry
Multiple mating partners for both sexes
-social associations ARE NOT PRESENT; males and females are SOLITARY
Promiscuity
(Mating system in reed warblers)
1) Most species are _______________ and live in POOR QUALITY habitats
2) Four species display __________________ and live in MEDIUM QUALITY habitats
3) One species displays __________________ and lives in GOOD QUALITY habitat
4) Most species show high levels of PARENTAL CARE
5) _______________ occurs in polygynous and promiscuouc species
1) Monogamous
2) Polygyny
3) promiscuity
4) reduced parental care
Bi-parental care favors the evolution of ____________
monogamy
One male associates and mates with one female often forming pair-bond
-association with bi-parental care
-favored in resources-poor environments/ when resources are difficult to obtain
monogamy
California mice are _______________
High levels of paternal care to raise offspring
-reproductive success will be low if paternal care is absent
monogamous
Poison frogs are _______________
-When resources are limited, ________________ will evolve because bi-parental care is required to successfully raise offspring
monogamous
Small pool of water that collects at base of leaves or petals in a plants is called
Phytotelma
How are habitat quality and mating system related to the level of male care in reed warblers?
1) most species show high levels of parental care
2) reduced parental care occurs in polygynous species and in the promiscuous species
Habitat quality is correlated with ______ and level of ______-
mating system
paternal care