Exam Question 2

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Q. Evaluate the different components affecting Lifetime Reproductive Success in both male and female Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)

Plan

Background:

  • What is Lifetime Reproductive Success? Partridge 1989
  • LRS more accurate measure of fitness - compaed to say annual reproductive sucess - Why? Stochasticity
  • Male RS influenced by age
  • Difference between males and females
  • Social structure of red deer

Red Deer

  • Temporary harem polygyny
  • Aggressive male interactions dynamics - male and female live apart form the rut
  • Breeding ecology

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