Behavioral Ecology
Problems
Problem :
What is the difference between direct fitness and inclusive fitness, and how are they calculated?
Problem :
What is the degree of relatedness you have to your father's first cousin's child?
Problem :
Your grandmother was dating three men when she became pregnant with your mother. One of the three men who might be your grandfather has another grandchild. What is your degree of relatedness to his grandchild?
Problem :
In a haplodiploid honeybee colony, the Queen mates with three drones. The paternity of all members of the colony is unknown. Are you more likely to help your brothers or your sisters?
Problem :
Is a tiger more likely to act altruistically toward a house cat or an elephant?





