In All Three Species of Phalarope, a Taxon of Wading

question 25

Multiple Choice

In all three species of phalarope, a taxon of wading shorebirds, the majority of parental care is provided by the male. Based on the Bateman-Trivers hypothesis of sexual selection, what would you expect to see in phalaropes?

• A) Chick survival is very low.
• B) Females are more brightly colored than males.
• C) Each female mates with a single male.
• D) Males are larger than females.

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