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Animal Biology

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Set 11 Habitat Selection Territoriality And Aggression

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the ideal free distribution model?

A) All patches contain identical resources.
B) Individuals can move between patches at no cost.
C) Individuals have equal competitive ability.
D) Fitness in each habitat is negatively density-dependent.
E) Individuals attempt to maximize fitness.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following is a prediction of the ideal free distribution model?

A) Fitness is positively density-dependent in all habitats.
B) Individuals use public information to assess habitat quality.
C) Fitness for settled individual is independent of habitat quality.
D) Dominant individuals have higher fitness than subordinates.
E) Fitness for an individual is a positive function of habitat quality.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
What data suggested that guppies distribute themselves in two food patches according to the ideal free distribution model?

A) The ratio of individuals matched the ratio of food provided in the two patches.
B) Dominant individuals settled in the high-quality patch.
C) Competition was more intense in the high-quality patch.
D) Energy intake rate was correlated with food patch quality.
E) Fitness of individuals was a function of food patch quality.

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