Question

A female zebra finch reared by a father with a red feather taped to his head will select a mate with a similar ornament over an unornamented male. What are plausible ultimate explanations for this behavior (i.e., why it occurs in the context of natural selection)?A) A female zebra finch learns to recognize suitable mates by observing her father.B) A female zebra finch that chooses a mate that resembles her father is more likely to reproduce successfully.C) Zebra finches are able to perceive ornamentation on other birds.

Answer 1

Answer:

B)

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that one possible main explanation is that a female zebra finch that chooses a mate that resembles her father is more likely to reproduce successfully. This is due to the fact that they have seen this ornament as a symbol of the male becoming a father thus being more likely to reproduce successfully.