Asked by Kayla Harper on Jul 17, 2024
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In the dung beetle Onthophagus acuminatus, weapons are shown to be honest signals because
A) they can easily be faked.
B) there is a trade-off in resource allocation between the weapons and eye size.
C) artificial selection for horns shows correlated increase in eye size.
D) they are not honest signals.
Onthophagus Acuminatus
A species of dung beetle, known for its role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration.
Resource Allocation
The process of distributing resources among various projects, processes, departments, or components of a system to maximize efficiency and achieve desired outcomes.
Honest Signals
Characteristics or actions that reliably convey information about an individual’s genetic quality or fitness to others.
- Understand the mechanisms and importance of honest signaling in sexual selection.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanisms and importance of honest signaling in sexual selection.
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