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Behavioural Ecology

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Decks in this class (15)

Evolution and Behaviour Fundamentals
How does natural selection work b...,
Explain the role of sense organs ...,
Explain the role of nerves in cre...
9  cards
Genetics, Selfishness and Altruism
What is heritability,
How can heritability be measured,
Describe the experiment that look...
9  cards
Altruism and Theory
What is kin selection,
What is hamilton s rule,
Reproduce yourself or help your p...
9  cards
Optimality
What is optimality,
What is ideal free distribution i...,
What are the benefits of living i...
6  cards
Ecology and Evolution of Dispersal
What is dispersal,
What are the reasons why an anima...,
What are the benefits of dispersa...
7  cards
Molecular Techniques
Summarise how dna codes for a phe...,
What is polymorphic dna,
What are functional coding genes
17  cards
The Evolution of Sex
What is sexual reproduction,
Why is sexual reproduction a theo...,
What are the costs of sexual repr...
10  cards
Mating Patterns
What is the bateman principle,
What are the general mating patte...,
What are the general mating patte...
10  cards
Sexual Selection and Mate Choice
What is sexual selection,
How can sexual selection and natu...,
Why does sexual selection occur
11  cards
Sperm Competition
What is sperm competition,
Male male competition ultimately ...,
What are the behavioural adaptati...
10  cards
Cryptic Female Choice
What is cryptic female choice,
What are the problems with cfc,
Benefits of cfc
4  cards
Sexual Conflict
What is sexual conflict,
What are the 4 types of sexual co...,
What are some of the costs of mating
4  cards
Parental Investment
Why do females generally care mor...,
How can offspring number be optim...,
How can
6  cards
Cooperative Breeding
Why is cooperative breeding an ev...,
How do helpers benefit dominants,
Is there a cost to helping
6  cards
Ageing and Death
Define semelparity and iteroparity,
What is extrinsic and intrinsic m...,
Why do birds age slower than mammals
8  cards

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