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Suppose You Traveled Back in Time and Located the First

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Suppose you traveled back in time and located the first animals to have evolved feathers. You found that these animals were tree-dwelling ectotherms, able to run quickly but unable to fly. You also noticed that only males had feathers. Which hypothesis of feather evolution would these data most support? Feathers initially evolved in a role associated with ________.


Definitions:

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, beliefs, or behavior of others within a social framework.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Oppression

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner, resulting in the restriction or denial of rights, freedom, and dignity of individuals or groups.

Decoding Ability

The skill or capability to interpret and understand messages or signals correctly.

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