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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