Courtship Flashcards
1
Q
Why is courtship important?
A
-Successful reproduction
-Recognising members of the same species.
-Identify mate which is capable of breeding
-Form a pair bond
-Synchronise mating
2
Q
Why is it important to recognise members of the same species?
A
-To get fertile offspring as mating only occurs between the same species.
3
Q
Why is a pair bond important?
A
Leads to successful mating and raising an offspring.
4
Q
Why is synchronisation important?
A
-Ensuring mating only occurs when there is a maximum probability of sperm and egg meeting.
-Behaviours change from species to species.
