If a Person Working at Her Computer Keeps Checking Her

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a person working at her computer keeps checking her email and occasionally gets a message from a friend,this is similar to a

• A)fixed-ratio schedule
• B)variable-ratio schedule
• C)fixed-interval schedule
• D)variable-interval schedule

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Definitions:

Cryptic Female Choice

Cryptic female choice refers to a form of sexual selection that arises after mating, when females store and separate sperm from different males and thus bias which sperm they use to fertilize their eggs.

Sperm Competition

Sperm competition is a form of sexual selection that arises after mating, when males compete for fertilization of a female’s eggs.

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where certain traits increase an individual's chances of mating and reproduction.

Onthophagus Acuminatus

A species of dung beetle, known for its role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration.