How animals respond to external stimuli or internal stimuli
1 of 6
What does sexual reproduction require?
Finding and selecting a suitable mate, which can involve courtship behaviours which advertise an individual's qualities
2 of 6
A desirable mate is likely to have ...
Characteristics which help it to survive in its environment, showing it has good quality genes which will produce healthy, well-adapted offspring
3 of 6
Some animals, such as swans, mate for life until one of the partners die. This is called ___________
Monogamy
4 of 6
Some animals have one mate per breeding season. Give an example of a species which demonstrates this mating strategy.
Robins
5 of 6
In some animal groups, a harem of females mates with one dominant male who is replaced every so often by a stronger individual. Which species demonstrate this mating strategy?
Elephant seals, lions, apes, deer, walruses
6 of 6
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What does sexual reproduction require?
Back
Finding and selecting a suitable mate, which can involve courtship behaviours which advertise an individual's qualities
Card 3
Front
A desirable mate is likely to have ...
Back
Card 4
Front
Some animals, such as swans, mate for life until one of the partners die. This is called ___________
Back
Card 5
Front
Some animals have one mate per breeding season. Give an example of a species which demonstrates this mating strategy.
Comments
No comments have yet been made