sexual selection pt 1

Question 1

requires males and females gametes usually produced by separate individuals

Answer 1

sexual reproduction

Question 2

reproduction not requiring another individual, generally involves an investment if energy that is efficiently used

Answer 2

asexual reproduction

Question 3

differences in secondary sexual characterstiscs (size , appearance, behavior) are

Answer 3

sexual dimorphisms

Question 4

differential survival and reproduction among individuals

Answer 4

natural selection

Question 5

variability among individuals in their ability to persuade members of the opposite mate

Answer 5

sexual selection

Question 6

the time and energy expanded in producing and caring for offspring

Answer 6

parental investment

Question 7

large parental investment increases the survivorship and reproductive success of offspring , but decreases

Answer 7

total amount of offspring

Question 8

the parental investment tradeoff is an example of _ vs _

Answer 8

quality vs quantity

Question 9

which gamete requires much greater parental investment

Answer 9

egg

Question 10

eggs are precious and sperm is

Answer 10

cheap

Question 11

greater birds of paradise show extreme forms of sexual selection, they are on the island of

Answer 11

New Guinea