Developmental And Phenotypic Plasticity

Question 1

What does the environment consist of..

Answer 1

abiotic factors
diet
social groups

Question 2

give an example of an environment shifting during a chance event.

Answer 2

red eyes tree frog choosing to end development early when under attack as eggs - spontaneous hatching

Question 3

example of niche construction

Answer 3

beaver dam

ants farming mealy bugs

Question 4

alternative phenotype 1 - parental care

Answer 4

behavioural polyphenism

Question 5

alternative phenotype 2 - abiotic environment

Answer 5

seasonal morphs

Question 6

alternative phenotype 3 - social groups

Answer 6

density dependent phase polyphenism

Question 7

alternative phenotype 4 - nutritional environment

Answer 7

nutritional polyphenism