Question

Observation: The sparklemuffin is a species of peacock spider that performs conspicuous “dances” involving rapid and spectacular movements of legs and abdomen.

Hypothesis: The sparklemuffin performs these dances in order to lure prey within range of capture

Make two predictions for the hypothesis.

Prediction 1 for this hypothesis:

Prediction 2 for this hypothesis:

Answer 1

Hypothesis 1 ( Alternate hypothesis): The dancing movements of the sparklemuffin help it to capture the prey by creating a range of capture.

Hypothesis 2 ( Null hypothesis): The dancing movement of the sparklemuffin do not help it to capture the prey by creating a range of capture.