Bio 182 Asu Final Exam

Which question is one of Tinbergen's four questions? - Answer - E) All of these choices are correct If bird song promotes an individual's ability to attract a mate and reproduce, then the song has a(n) _______ function. - Answer - B) Adaptive . Many female birds establish a pair bond with a single male with whom they build a nest and rear young. Many of those females, however, also copulate with other males outside the pair bond; the young they raise are fathered by more than one male. If we want to understand how this behavior originated and how it may have changed over time, we want to understand its: - Answer - D) Evolutionary history Which statement provides evidence that some insects are capable of learning? - Answer - C) Philanthus wasps can locate their underground hive entrance through recognition of local landmarks Which vertebrate group is particularly vulnerable due to their porous skin? - Answer - D) Amphibians Which of the following is a neurotransmitter? - Answer - D) All of the above Muscle protein, fat, and glycogen are all reservoirs of energy. In what order are they used during a prolonged fast? - Answer - D) Glycogen, fat, protein __________ can be helpful in connecting fragmented populations. - Answer - B) Wildlife corridors What is currently the number one threat to wildlife biodiversity? - Answer - B) Loss of habitat/habitat fragmentation A researcher compares the species diversity of two different islands located equal distances from the mainland. One island is much smaller than the other. The researcher finds that the S value (number of species at equilibrium) for smaller islands is ________ the S value for the larger island. When she examines the extinction rates for both islands, she finds that the extinction rate on the small island is ___________ the extinction rate for the large island. - Answer - D) Lower than; higher than Apply Tinbergen's four questions ( discussed in the chapter) to pigeon homing. Which statement best describes the evolutionary roots of pigeon homing behavior - Answer - Many animals, including birds, undertake long distance migrations, some retiring to exactly the same location each time