This section will bring together a lot of the ideas and topics in the lectures on sexual selection. A handout will help you work through the tables, graphs and statistics. That will take you longer than you think so plan ahead. We will watch an amazing film about termite social behavior. This film will fit in well with the upcoming topics of inclusive fitness and the evolution of social behavior.
Termites are some of the most highly social animals in the world.
Assignment We will ask you to review information in Alcock. The time for discussion is limited and there will be several questions for you to brainstorm about. 30 Nov - 2 Dec. I. Overview This discussion is for shared brainstorming. Having your pet idea examined by your peers may seem a bit intimidating to some of you. However, I can assure you that the effort to explore your own ideas and those of others in an open exchange can turn out to be a very positive experience.