Question

Most of the following would be good tests of the adaptive value of song. Which of the following would be the best test for an adaptive value of song learning?

Select one:

a. In the lab, expose some males to a larger repertoire of songs of their species. Allow females choose among males that have larger and smaller repertoires as a consequence.

b. In the field mute some individuals and compare territory tenure between muted and non-muted individuals.

c. In the lab, compare female preferences for muted and non-muted males

d. In the lab, isolate some males and not others so that only some correctly learn their species-specific song. Allow females to choose among them.

Answer 1

Ans: d. In the lab, isolate some males and not others so that only some correctly learn their species-specific song. Allow females to choose among them.