In Guppies, Females May Copy the Mate Choice of Conspecifics

question 67

Multiple Choice

In guppies, females may copy the mate choice of conspecifics even if it means choosing a male with less extensive orange colouration than would be chosen with no female present. This decision may increase

• A)the number of resulting offspring.
• B)paternal care of offspring.
• C)ornamentation of offspring.
• D)the probability of fitness of male offspring.
• E)male competition for mates.

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