Question
Male crickets chirp to attract a mate. Chirping is dangerous because it can attract predators of the crickets like birds or bats. Sometimes, other male crickets will wait quietly and approach the female on her way to a chirping male. How is the cricket that approaches the female cricket at an advantage?
a
The female is more attracted to the male and the predator.
b
The male will be less likely to attract predators and more likely to reproduce.
c
The male will be more attractive to females and predators.
d
The female is less likely to get eaten and less likely to reproduce.
a
The female is more attracted to the male and the predator.
b
The male will be less likely to attract predators and more likely to reproduce.
c
The male will be more attractive to females and predators.
d
The female is less likely to get eaten and less likely to reproduce.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
b
The male will be less likely to attract predators and more likely to reproduce.
By quietly approaching the female instead of chirping, the male cricket reduces the risk of attracting predators while still positioning himself for a chance to mate.
b
The male will be less likely to attract predators and more likely to reproduce.
By quietly approaching the female instead of chirping, the male cricket reduces the risk of attracting predators while still positioning himself for a chance to mate.