Swarming in Polychaetes for Reproduction Appears to Be Timed By

question 48

Multiple Choice

Swarming in polychaetes for reproduction appears to be timed by:

• A) biorhythms of the animals.
• B) lunar cycle and tides.
• C) solar cycle and tides.
• D) temperature.
• E) current direction.

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Definitions:

Fitness Payoff

The benefit gained in terms of reproductive success and survival by adopting a particular behavior or strategy.

Thief Phenotype

A behavioral characteristic exhibited by some individuals, where they steal resources (such as food or nesting materials) from other members of the same or different species.

Fitness Cost

A negative effect on the reproductive success of an individual, often resulting from a particular trait or behavior.

Average Fitness Payoff

A concept in evolutionary biology referring to the expected reproductive success of an organism from following a certain strategy or behavior.