Biology · Evolution and Behavior
In avian reproductive biology studies, sperm production per mating season typically correlates positively with the number of mates to counter sperm competition, while paternal care typically correlates negatively with the number of mates. Which of the following combinations correctly represents these biological trends?
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- 1Sperm production decreases with number of mates; Paternal care increases with number of mates.
- 2Sperm production remains constant; Paternal care decreases non-linearly.
- 3Sperm production increases with number of mates; Paternal care decreases with number of mates.✓
- 4Sperm production increases exponentially; Paternal care increases linearly.
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Sperm production increases with number of mates; Paternal care decreases with number of mates.
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