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Kellie Jensen
on Dec 19, 2024
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Female fruit flies prefer to mate with large males. This mate choice lowers the female's longevity and reduces survival of her offspring. This is an example of
A) direct benefits.
B) the good genes model of sexual selection.
C) the runaway selection model of sexual selection.
D) the chase-away selection model of sexual selection.
Mate Choice
The process by which an individual selects a partner based on certain traits or behaviors that are indicative of high genetic quality or compatibility.
Female Fruit Flies
Refers to the female specimens of fruit flies, often studied for genetics, behavior, and evolutionary biology.
- Become familiar with the constructs of sexual selection models, covering direct benefits, optimal genes, runaway selection, and chase-away selection.
- Apprehend the dynamics of choosing a partner and how female choices impact male attributes.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the constructs of sexual selection models, covering direct benefits, optimal genes, runaway selection, and chase-away selection.
- Apprehend the dynamics of choosing a partner and how female choices impact male attributes.
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