Jaquiéry and Colleagues (2009) Observed That Some Calling Male Tree

question 9

Multiple Choice

Jaquiéry and colleagues (2009) observed that some calling male tree frogs were more attractive to females while others were not. What benefit did females obtain by mating with attractive males?

• A) Their offspring had high genetic diversity.
• B) Their offspring had high growth rates.
• C) They reproduced in high-quality territories.
• D) They experienced low predation risk.
• E) They had a reduced cost of parental care.

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Definitions:

Glia Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not produce electrical impulses but are responsible for support and maintenance of neural cells.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain (left and right), each responsible for different functions and cognitive processes.

Left-Brained

The notion that people who are "left-brained" tend to be more logical, analytical, and objective in their thought processes.

Right-Brained

A popularized concept suggesting that the right hemisphere of the brain is more involved in creative and intuitive processes.