Multiple Choice Quiz


1	To a behavioral ecologist:
		A)	sexes are irrelevant
		B)	sexes are representations of differential investment
		C)	perfect flowers are easily sexed
		D)	monomorphic species are asexual


2	Peacocks would be good examples of:
		A)	intrasexual selection
		B)	disruptive selection
		C)	random mate choice
		D)	none of the above


3	Male guppy mating success appears positively correlated with:
		A)	total pigmented area
		B)	rates of cannibalism
		C)	presence of waterfalls
		D)	predator density


4	A key conclusion of Marshall’s work with wild radish is:
		A)	greenhouse experiments are not very useful for understanding mating systems of plants
		B)	pollen grains compete
		C)	splicing root stocks of male plants onto female plants favors primary production
		D)	seed weight is a good correlate of pollinator size


5	Some birds cooperate to raise young because:
		A)	of inclusive fitness
		B)	natal territories are large
		C)	philopatry is uncommon
		D)	none of the above


6	A group of spiders that equally shared webs, care of spiderlings, and territory defense duties can be considered:
		A)	polygynous
		B)	eusocial
		C)	social
		D)	convergent


7	Juvenile lions should choose coalitions based on:
		A)	coalition size
		B)	female size
		C)	territory size
		D)	woodhoopoe size


8	A caste is similar to a:
		A)	burrow
		B)	fungal spore
		C)	colony
		D)	behavior pattern


9	True or False: A collaborative method attempts to isolate variables while randomizing confounding factors.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	True or False: Naked mole rats cultivate ant farms to dine on fungus.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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