WEEK 10 - SAMPLE LAB EXAM QUESTION
- QUESTION:
Table A summarizes the reactions of male Siamese fighting fish to various cardboard models.
- From this table, make a statement about the proximate causation of the agonistic behaviors displayed by the fish.
- Name two costs that might be associated with such behaviors.
- Which of the following statements refers to a possible ultimate cause in guppy courtship behaviors?
- Presence of additional males causes male guppies to court females more actively.
- A male guppy who courts only the larger of two available female guppies may increase his reproductive success over a more discriminating rival.
- ANSWER:
- Red color releases agonistic behaviors of male Betta.
- Danger of injury with aggressive interactions
- Loss of time that could be spent feeding or engaging in other activities.
- #2
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