measuring evolution Flashcards
1
Q
what three types of selection is there?
A
stabilising, disruptive and directional
2
Q
what is sexually antagonistic selection?
A
trade off between male fitness and female fitness
3
Q
two resonses to selection?
A
selection differential and heritability of a trait
4
Q
what is the equation for selection?
A
response (R) = heritability squared (h2) x selection (S)
5
Q
how to measure selection differntial?
A
mean after selection - mean before selectiom
6
Q
what was famous about darwins finches?
A
adaptive radiation
