Question 13

(Multiple Choice)

You collect data at a lek and notice that a single male obtains over 70% of the matings that occur there. When he is experimentally removed, the remaining males move to different locations on the lek. What hypothesis best explains this observation?


A) Hamilton-Zuk hypothesis
B) Hotspot hypothesis
C) Mate competition hypothesis
D) Mate-guarding hypothesis
E) Hotshot hypothesis

Answer