Sexual Selection Flashcards
1
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INTRA sexual selection
A
direct competition for mates between members of the same sex
-usually male to male competition
2
Q
INTER sexual selection (mate choice)
A
differences in attractiveness to the opposite sex, usually non random choice by females.
3
Q
anisogamy
A
- different sizes per gamete
- post zygotic care often much higher among females
4
Q
monogamy
A
single mate. strict monogamy is hard to find
5
Q
polygyny
A
successful males reproduce with multiple females, and females mate with one
6
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polyandry
A
females reproduce with multiple males and males mate with one.
7
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polygynandry
A
both males and females mate with multiple
