Intrapopulation variation in life history traits of Boa constrictor
... in the relationship between maternal size and offspring number (Seigel and Ford, 1987). The litter size of Argentine boa constrictors, as in other large and proli c boids like Boa constrictor constrictor, is much in uenced by the size and age of the female. Newly matured individuals produce relati ...
... in the relationship between maternal size and offspring number (Seigel and Ford, 1987). The litter size of Argentine boa constrictors, as in other large and proli c boids like Boa constrictor constrictor, is much in uenced by the size and age of the female. Newly matured individuals produce relati ...
Animal Behavior - South Kingstown High School Home Page
... during the spring and summer months to last it through its long hibernation. Male squirrels come out of hibernation about 2 weeks before females. They are ready to mate at that time. Males are very aggressive to each other and all get injured during the mating period with some killed. ...
... during the spring and summer months to last it through its long hibernation. Male squirrels come out of hibernation about 2 weeks before females. They are ready to mate at that time. Males are very aggressive to each other and all get injured during the mating period with some killed. ...
Chapter 51 Presentation
... behavior. They get no response from males and have free access to the harem. -males live within the harem. travismulthaupt.com ...
... behavior. They get no response from males and have free access to the harem. -males live within the harem. travismulthaupt.com ...
The Chinese Crocodile Lizard
... comm.) as a result of the belief that crocodile lizards should be kept entirely aquatic, with constant low water temperatures. I frequently observe gravid and non-gravid females, as well as males, hiding under bark or rocks for several weeks at any time within their activity cycle. In the wild, mati ...
... comm.) as a result of the belief that crocodile lizards should be kept entirely aquatic, with constant low water temperatures. I frequently observe gravid and non-gravid females, as well as males, hiding under bark or rocks for several weeks at any time within their activity cycle. In the wild, mati ...
Name: Date: Period: ______ Homework: Punnett Squares
... 8. In flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r) and brown bodies (B) are dominant to yellow bodies (b). A fly with genotype (RRbb) is mated with a fly that is (rrBb). a. What trait will appear in all of the offspring of this mating? _________________________ b. How many different combinatio ...
... 8. In flies, red eyes (R) are dominant to brown eyes (r) and brown bodies (B) are dominant to yellow bodies (b). A fly with genotype (RRbb) is mated with a fly that is (rrBb). a. What trait will appear in all of the offspring of this mating? _________________________ b. How many different combinatio ...
Zoology - PSEUDOCOELOMATE ANIMALS
... e. Females discharge eggs into water; juveniles hatch and gain entry to the arthropod host. f. After months in an arthropod host, the mature worm emerges into nearby water or during rainfall. g. Somehow, the parasite stimulates terrestrial insects to seek water. Watch this video of horsehair worm es ...
... e. Females discharge eggs into water; juveniles hatch and gain entry to the arthropod host. f. After months in an arthropod host, the mature worm emerges into nearby water or during rainfall. g. Somehow, the parasite stimulates terrestrial insects to seek water. Watch this video of horsehair worm es ...
Outline of: Bryja, J., Patzenhauerova, H., Albrecht, T., Mosansky, L
... collect the data. The largest sample size was 46 litters for one of the sub-species. Yet one of the sub-species only had 22 litters total for testing. We do not believe that either of these are large enough to give a true enough characterization of the species at a whole. 2. In their introduction th ...
... collect the data. The largest sample size was 46 litters for one of the sub-species. Yet one of the sub-species only had 22 litters total for testing. We do not believe that either of these are large enough to give a true enough characterization of the species at a whole. 2. In their introduction th ...
here - Athens-Clarke County, GA
... Lifespan: 6 to 9 months Reproduction: Both male and female Chinese mantids mate with multiple partners, and the young that emerge from a single egg case can have different fathers. The male mantis detects the female’s pheromones, flies to her location, and initiates courting behavior. The male is so ...
... Lifespan: 6 to 9 months Reproduction: Both male and female Chinese mantids mate with multiple partners, and the young that emerge from a single egg case can have different fathers. The male mantis detects the female’s pheromones, flies to her location, and initiates courting behavior. The male is so ...
Behavior
... Many species set up a dominance hierarchy or pecking order (first observed in chickens). ...
... Many species set up a dominance hierarchy or pecking order (first observed in chickens). ...
Turkey - Rolling Hills Zoo
... snood and caruncles turn bright red and the forehead turns white or light turquoise. ...
... snood and caruncles turn bright red and the forehead turns white or light turquoise. ...
Haplochromis burtoni – Burton`s Mouthbrooder
... Omnivore - eats aquatic insects and larvae, annelids, other small invertebrates (rotifers, copepods) and small fish; diet may also opportunistically include plant material and seeds as well as diatoms and organic detritus (Janssens de Bisthoven et al. 1990). Reproduction: Lekking social system: male ...
... Omnivore - eats aquatic insects and larvae, annelids, other small invertebrates (rotifers, copepods) and small fish; diet may also opportunistically include plant material and seeds as well as diatoms and organic detritus (Janssens de Bisthoven et al. 1990). Reproduction: Lekking social system: male ...
Strong Stick Insect, Anchiale briareus
... They always prefer to climb up, so use this to your advantage when picking them up and putting them back onto the leaves. They do have small hooks on their feet that they use to hang on with – these may tickle your hand a little. Reproduction: Adult males will mate with adult females all year round. ...
... They always prefer to climb up, so use this to your advantage when picking them up and putting them back onto the leaves. They do have small hooks on their feet that they use to hang on with – these may tickle your hand a little. Reproduction: Adult males will mate with adult females all year round. ...
Reeves`s Muntjac
... Reeves’s muntjacs are mostly crepuscular, active during dawn and dusk, but some individuals also display diurnal and nocturnal tendencies. In the wild, males keep small, well-defended territories that overlap with surrounding female territories. Males mark their territories with scent glands located ...
... Reeves’s muntjacs are mostly crepuscular, active during dawn and dusk, but some individuals also display diurnal and nocturnal tendencies. In the wild, males keep small, well-defended territories that overlap with surrounding female territories. Males mark their territories with scent glands located ...
Inherited Trait / Instinct
... Inherited traits are physical characteristics and behaviors that an organism gets from its parents. It is born with them. Eye color, hair color, freckles, skin color and dimples are all inherited traits in humans. Other animals and plants also have inherited traits…some might include fur color, ...
... Inherited traits are physical characteristics and behaviors that an organism gets from its parents. It is born with them. Eye color, hair color, freckles, skin color and dimples are all inherited traits in humans. Other animals and plants also have inherited traits…some might include fur color, ...
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
... • During courtship, the pair strokes each other’s antennae, then their bodies, while hissing sweet nothings to each other. Females can tell the rank of males and will prefer to mate with the dominant male. • The gestation period is 2 months. The female produces 20-60 nymphs. In one lifetime, a femal ...
... • During courtship, the pair strokes each other’s antennae, then their bodies, while hissing sweet nothings to each other. Females can tell the rank of males and will prefer to mate with the dominant male. • The gestation period is 2 months. The female produces 20-60 nymphs. In one lifetime, a femal ...
Nephila clavipes (Golden Orb Weaver)
... HABITAT AND ACTIVITY. These are both diurnal and nocturnal spiders (Higgins, 1987). An intricate fine mesh web is built by the female that can be several feet in size with one or two males sitting in it. Semi-permanent web that is repaired every day or when necessary (Peters, 1955). Webs found near ...
... HABITAT AND ACTIVITY. These are both diurnal and nocturnal spiders (Higgins, 1987). An intricate fine mesh web is built by the female that can be several feet in size with one or two males sitting in it. Semi-permanent web that is repaired every day or when necessary (Peters, 1955). Webs found near ...
Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur: Size: Head and body 51
... Social life: Average group size 3-9, mated pair or several males and one female. Highly territorial. Distribution: South America: only in northwestern Colombia. Habitat: Rainforests, usually in the lower canopy, seldom higher than 25-30m. Also in open woodlands and secondary forests. Classification: ...
... Social life: Average group size 3-9, mated pair or several males and one female. Highly territorial. Distribution: South America: only in northwestern Colombia. Habitat: Rainforests, usually in the lower canopy, seldom higher than 25-30m. Also in open woodlands and secondary forests. Classification: ...
Behavior can be learned
... • Nongenetic factors can modify how instructions are carried out • Some behavior is more genetic than learned and visa versa B. The purpose of behavior is to enhance survival • Genes for behavior have evolved by natural selection in order to enhance survival ...
... • Nongenetic factors can modify how instructions are carried out • Some behavior is more genetic than learned and visa versa B. The purpose of behavior is to enhance survival • Genes for behavior have evolved by natural selection in order to enhance survival ...
breeding systems and reproductive strategies of mammals
... • Description of mating behavior and parental care by both sexes • Parental care & potential rate of reproduction of each sex • If males contribute no parental care (many mammals), they have high potential rate of reproduction; fitness limited by access to females; males most competitive sex ...
... • Description of mating behavior and parental care by both sexes • Parental care & potential rate of reproduction of each sex • If males contribute no parental care (many mammals), they have high potential rate of reproduction; fitness limited by access to females; males most competitive sex ...
Behavior - Canyon ISD
... • Male ground squirrels kill others for females because they are only in heat for a few hours each year • Usually only occurs with individuals of the same species, and can be completely symbolic in nature ...
... • Male ground squirrels kill others for females because they are only in heat for a few hours each year • Usually only occurs with individuals of the same species, and can be completely symbolic in nature ...
File
... Cost-Benefit Analysis: assumes an animal has limited time & energy to devote to daily activities; each has fitness costs & benefits Imprinting: parent-offspring bond where an animal learns a specific set of stimuli during the “critical/sensitive period”; brief exposure Diurnal: day active Nocturnal: ...
... Cost-Benefit Analysis: assumes an animal has limited time & energy to devote to daily activities; each has fitness costs & benefits Imprinting: parent-offspring bond where an animal learns a specific set of stimuli during the “critical/sensitive period”; brief exposure Diurnal: day active Nocturnal: ...
Chapter 46
... Altruists pass on genes indirectly by helping relatives who have copies of those genes to survive and reproduce ...
... Altruists pass on genes indirectly by helping relatives who have copies of those genes to survive and reproduce ...
Monkey, red tailed guenon 2.15 - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
... • Red-tailed guenons live together in family groups ranging from about 7 to 35 individuals o One adult male and several females and juveniles • Groups feed together during the day and sleep together in neighboring trees at night • Females remain with the same group for life, males will leave the gro ...
... • Red-tailed guenons live together in family groups ranging from about 7 to 35 individuals o One adult male and several females and juveniles • Groups feed together during the day and sleep together in neighboring trees at night • Females remain with the same group for life, males will leave the gro ...
