Sexual Selection and Reproductive Strategies
Students will examine how sexual selection drives the evolution of secondary sexual characteristics and mating behaviors, often leading to sexual dimorphism.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of sexual selection and its two main forms: intersexual (mate choice) and intrasexual (competition) selection.
- Analyze how sexual selection can lead to traits that may be detrimental to survival but enhance reproductive success.
- Compare different reproductive strategies (e.g., monogamy, polygyny) and their evolutionary implications for species.
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