Asked by Patty Schneider on May 30, 2024
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Select a behavioral trait that has been discussed in class, and describe a plausible evolutionary scenario for how that trait was produced, incorporating the three conditions (or tenets) of the theory of natural selection.
Theory of Natural Selection
A foundational principle of evolutionary biology proposing that organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
Evolutionary Scenario
A theoretical framework used to describe and analyze the evolutionary processes that give rise to specific traits or behaviors.
Behavioral Trait
A characteristic way of behaving that is often significant to the survival or reproductive success of an organism.
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts of natural selection and adaptation.
- Describe the foundation of variability among populations and its significance for the process of natural selection.
- Identify the differences between hypotheses, predictions, and evidence in scientific studies.
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Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
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Answers will vary with traits, but they should describe variation in the trait, identify heritable component(s) of that variation, and then describe a selective advantage for survival and/or reproduction that would increase the frequency of the trait in the population.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental concepts of natural selection and adaptation.
- Describe the foundation of variability among populations and its significance for the process of natural selection.
- Identify the differences between hypotheses, predictions, and evidence in scientific studies.