The Mass Extinction at the End of the Cretaceous Period

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Multiple Choice

The mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period eliminated many forms of organisms, producing ecological opportunities for the evolution of new forms.Which group radiated at this time?

• A) Flying reptiles called pterosaurs
• B) Giant insects including dragonflies with wingspans of more than 70 centimeters
• C) Cephalopod mollusks called ammonites
• D) The earliest amphibians
• E) Modern and recent forms of mammals

Analyze the influence of genetics on preferences and abilities in various domains, such as reading or sports.

Compare and contrast male and female mate preferences and the evolutionary reasons behind them.

Explain the evolutionary significance of physical and behavioral traits in mate selection, including the importance of symmetry.

Understand the concept of parental investment and its implications for physical and behavioral differences between sexes.

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