Lecture 23-Defense Flashcards
1
Q
Forms of mimicry?
A
Batesian: Harmless but acts otherwise
Mullerian: Unpalatable and resemble eachother (e.g. bees and hornets)
2
Q
What does altruistic mean?
A
Some animals serve and protect others
3
Q
What is hamiltons rule?
A
B=benefit to recipient
c=cost to provider
r-=relatedness
If rB>c, natural selection favors altruism
4
Q
What is cryptic coloration?
A
Coloration to hide from predators
