Darwin Day Special: Understanding Sexual Selection

What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in the context of Darwin's work?

• They are where Darwin wrote his famous book.

• They are where Darwin conducted his first experiment.

• They are where Darwin discovered the process of evolution by natural selection.

• They are where Darwin was born.

What type of videos does John Perry usually create on the Stated Clearly channel?

• Cooking tutorials

• Travel vlogs

• Music videos

• Science animations

What is the main focus of John Perry's second channel, Stated Casually?

• Cooking tutorials

• Wildlife and museum tours

• Music videos

• Travel vlogs

What is the purpose of the Ecuadorian Evolution tour mentioned by John Perry?

• To learn about evolution and escape the cold

• To conduct scientific experiments

• To study ancient civilizations

• To explore the history of Ecuador

How does sexual selection differ from natural selection?

• Sexual selection involves traits that help in attracting mates.

• Sexual selection is about finding food.

• Sexual selection is unrelated to reproduction.

• Sexual selection focuses on survival only.

What is an example of a maladaptive trait in animals due to sexual selection?

• Short tails in hummingbirds

• Large claws in fiddler crabs

• Small wings in butterflies

• Thin fur in polar bears

What is the 'sexy son hypothesis'?

• A theory that suggests males should be unattractive.

• A theory that suggests males should avoid competition.

• A theory that suggests females prefer males with practical traits.

• A theory that suggests females prefer males with traits that will make their sons attractive.

What role do mutations play in the sexual attraction of fiddler crabs?

• They have no effect on sexual attraction.

• They make females less attracted to large claws.

• They make males less competitive.

• They can cause females to be more attracted to males with large claws.

What is the evolutionary advantage of a male hummingbird having a long tail?

• It is a sign of good health and attracts females.

• It helps in avoiding predators.

• It helps in finding food.

• It is used for defense against rivals.

What is the 'strong independent woman hypothesis'?

• A concept where females evolve traits to attract more males.

• A concept where females evolve traits to resist male control.

• A concept where males evolve traits to attract more females.

• A concept where males evolve traits to resist female control.