Some Individuals Exhibit Adaptive Phenotypic Plasticity in Response to Competition

question 28

Essay

Some individuals exhibit adaptive phenotypic plasticity in response to competition from members of their own species. Why would food availability probably be a more reliable cue than the number of conspecifics about the amount of competition for food?

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Definitions:

Doing the Dishes

A domestic chore involving the cleaning of dishware, utensils, and cooking equipment by hand or using a dishwasher.

Negative Reinforcement

A method of increasing desired behaviors by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Withdraws Attention

The process of deliberately shifting focus away from stimuli perceived to be threatening, irrelevant, or otherwise undesirable.

Criticising

The act of expressing disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.