Asked by Kadeem Simon on Jul 18, 2024
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In wattled jacanas,
A) there is a female-biased operational sex ratio.
B) males fight over access to females.
C) females recycle faster than males because they abandon eggs while males take on paternal care.
D) a and b
E) a and c
Wattled Jacanas
A species of bird known for its long toes and nails that enable it to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their distinctive feature being the wattle.
Operational Sex Ratio
The ratio of sexually receptive males to females in a given population at a specific time, affecting mating behavior and competition.
Paternal Care
The involvement of the male parent in raising offspring, which can include provisioning, protection, and other behaviors conducive to offspring survival.
- Comprehend the dynamics of male and female roles in different species regarding reproductive strategies.
Verified Answer
AA
Aleesha ArmstrongJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
In wattled jacanas, there is indeed a female-biased operational sex ratio, and females do recycle faster than males because they abandon the eggs to the males, who then take on the responsibility of paternal care. This system is quite the opposite of many other bird species, where males compete over females and do not typically take on the primary role in nurturing the offspring.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the dynamics of male and female roles in different species regarding reproductive strategies.