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Mating systems

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  • Q1
    What is a monogamous mating system?
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    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with only one partner.
    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with multiple partners.
    When an individual does not form any pair bonds.
    When an individual forms short-term pair bonds with multiple partners.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is polygamy?
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    When an individual forms short-term pair bonds with multiple partners.
    When an individual has multiple mates at the same time.
    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with only one partner.
    When an individual does not form any pair bonds.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is promiscuity?
    the level of polygamy
    When an individual forms short-term pair bonds with multiple partners.
    When an individual does not form any pair bonds.
    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with only one partner.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a polyandrous mating system?
    When individuals do not form any pair bonds.
    When a female mates with multiple males.
    When a male mates with multiple females.
    When individuals have multiple partners without forming long-term pair bonds.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a polygynous mating system?
    When a male mates with multiple females.
    When a female mates with multiple males.
    When individuals have multiple partners without forming long-term pair bonds.
    When individuals do not form any pair bonds.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is serial monogamy?
    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with only one partner.
    When an individual does not form any pair bonds.
    When an individual forms sequential long-term pair bonds with different partners over time.
    When an individual forms short-term pair bonds with multiple partners.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is sexual dimorphism?
    When an individual does not form any pair bonds.
    When there are distinct differences in size, color, or other physical characteristics between males and females of a species.
    When an individual forms a long-term pair bond with only one partner.
    When individuals have multiple partners without forming long-term pair bonds.
    30s
  • Q8
    What does a Type I survivorship curve indicate?
    Most individuals die at young age
    Most individuals survive to old age
    The same number of individuals die at every age
    Most individuals die at middle age
    30s
  • Q9
    What does a Type II survivorship curve indicate?
    The mortality rate remains constant throughout the lifespan
    Most individuals die at young age
    Most individuals survive to old age
    Most individuals die at middle age
    30s
  • Q10
    Which survivorship curve shows a high mortality rate at young age?
    Type III
    Type IV
    Type I
    Type II
    30s
  • Q11
    Which survivorship curve shows a relatively constant mortality rate throughout the lifespan?
    Type III
    Type II
    Type IV
    Type I
    30s
  • Q12
    Which survivorship curve is typical for humans?
    Type IV
    Type II
    Type I
    Type III
    30s
  • Q13
    Which survivorship curve shows a high mortality rate at old age?
    Type II
    Type I
    Type IV
    Type III
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following survivorship curves is most commonly observed in r-selected species?
    Type I
    Type IV
    Type II
    Type III
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is a characteristic of r-selected species?
    Long lifespan
    High reproductive rate
    Low reproductive rate
    Large body size
    30s

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