In Some Jacana Species, Males Take Care of the Eggs

In some jacana species, males take care of the eggs and young, and females compete for territories and males aga one another. Female jacanas are significantly larger than males. Which of these statements would you predict to of this bird species?
1) Male jacana fitness is primarily limited by ability to take care of eggs and raise young.
2) Female jacana fitness is limited by the number of males with which a female mates.
3) Variation in reproductive success should be greater in male jacanas than in females.
4) Variation in reproductive success should be greater in female jacanas than in males.
5) Males and females have equal variation in reproductive success.

A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1, 2, and 4
E) 5

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free