Reproductive Behaviours And Mating Systems

Question 1

Mating systems

Answer 1

Number of mates an individual has in a breeding season

Question 2

Types of mating systems

Answer 2

Monogamy polygamy

Question 3

Monogamy

Answer 3

When one male meets with one female exclusively
Cooperative parental investment
Good cus helps vulnerable young as both parents protect and feed

Question 4

Polygamy

Answer 4

An individual mates with several others during one mating system

Question 5

Types of polygamy

Answer 5

Polygyny polyandry

Question 6

Polygyny

Answer 6

One male gets exclusive mating rights with multiple females. Harem structure
Dominant male passed on fit alleles
Females mate choice is limited

Question 7

Polyandry

Answer 7

One female gets exclusive mating rights with multiple males
Mate competition and inbreeding avoidance, guaranteed fertilisation of all eggs, more resources, better protection for offspring

Question 8

Polygynandry

Answer 8

Both male and females have multiple mating partners
Provided greater genetic diversity
Less male competition

Question 9

Courtship

Answer 9

Behaviours and characteristics associated with attracting a mate

Question 10

Examples of courtship

Answer 10

Male male rivalry
Lekking
Female choice
Sexual selection