BIOL 208 Topic 5 - Behavioural Ecology
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Optimal Foraging Theory
A theory that considers the tradeoffs for predatorPs’ conflicting demands.
Profitability
The net energy gained per unit time.
Inclusive Fitness
Fitness determined by survival and reproduction of an individual plus their relatives.
Altruism
Performing acts that benefit the recipient but harm the donor.
Hermaphrodites
Individuals that are able to perform both male and female reproductive functions.
Monogamy
A mating pair of 1 male and 1 female.
Promiscuity
A mating system involving >1 male or female.P
Polygyny
A mating system that involves 1 male and >1 female.
Polyandry
A mating system that involves 1 female and >1 male.
Polygynandry
A mating system that involves >1 male and >1 female.
Intrasexual Selection
Mate selection that involves competition within 1 sex.
Intersexual Selection
Mate selection that involves prioritizing a particular trait.
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