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1 Blog resource: Click4Biology: Cite all sources using the CSE method (or ISO 690 Numerical in Word). Highlight all objective 1 command terms in yellow and complete these before class. Highlight all objective 2 and 3 command terms in green these will be part of the discussions in class. After class, go back and review them. 1. Define colony.. 2. State the linnean name for the honeybee and give its phylum. Name: Phylum: 3. Describe the social structure of a honeybee colony: Queen: Workers: Drones: 4. Colonies are examples of eusocial behavior in animals. Describe the social structure of another, vertebrate (non-human), species that lives in colonies. Species name:

2 5. Using Apis mellifera as an example, outline how natural selection can act on the colony level in social organisms. 6. Define altruism.. 7. Outline how altruistic behavior is the result of natural selection. 8. Distinguish between kin selection and reciprocal altruism. 9. Discuss the evolution of kin selection in ants.

3 10. Discuss the evolution of reciprocal altruism in vampire bats. 11. TOK Link: The Selfish Gene (Dawkins, 1976) The Selfish Gene means that genes act in their own interest (not that there is a gene for selfishness). Behaviours that benefit the gene will be passed on to subsequent generations. Discuss: With behaviours being genetic in nature, to what extent is anyone really good? Are there any truly unselfish acts in humans? Are we really kind to others for their benefit, or is it a veneer to promote our own reproductive fitness? 12. Define foraging Outline optimal foraging theory. 14. Outline how foraging behaviours are subject to natural selection.

4 15. Outline how Bluegill sunfish adjust their prey selection to optimize foraging. 16. Outline how one other named species adjusts patch residence time to optimize foraging. 17. Define mate selection. 18. Explain how mate selection can lead to exaggerated traits through natural selection in animals, using one physical and one behavioural example in named species. Example species Trait Explanation Behavioural Physical

5 19. Describe rhythmical behaviour in animals. 20. Outline one animal example for each of these types of rhythmical behavior: a. Lunar cycles b. Seasonal variations c. Circadian (diurnal) rhythms 21. Discuss the possible impacts of humans on natural rhythmical behavior in animals.

6 Works Cited 1. Allott, Andrew. IB Study Guide: Biology for the IB Diploma. s.l. : Oxford University Press, Mindorff, D and Allott, A. Biology Course Companion. Oxford : Oxford University Press, Clegg, CJ. Biology for the IB Diploma. London : Hodder Murray, Campbell N., Reece J., Taylor M., Simon. E. Biology Concepts and Connections. San Fransisco : Pearson Benjamin Cummings, Taylor, Stephen. Science Video Resources. [Online] Wordpress, Burrell, John. Click4Biology. [Online] IBO. Biology Subject Guide. [Online] Self Assessment: Essential Biology Assessment Criterion Complete (2) Partially complete (1) Self MrS Presentation & Organisation Academic Honesty Objective 1 understanding Objective 2 understanding Objective3 understanding Logic, notation, mathematical working Further research Complete and neat. All command terms highlighted, tables and diagrams well presented. Sources cited using the CSE (ISO 690 numerical) method, with Works Cited section complete and correct. All answers for the following command terms Most answers for the following command terms Define Draw Label List Measure State All answers for the following command terms Most answers for the following command terms Annotate Apply Calculate Describe Distinguish Estimate Identify Outline All answers for the following command terms Most answers for the following command terms Analyse Comment Compare Construct Deduce Derive Design Determine Discuss Evaluate Explain Predict Show Solve Sketch Suggest Answers are presented in a logical and concise manner. SI units used most times, with correct unit symbols and definitions of terms. All mathematical working shown. Evidence is apparent of research and reading beyond the textbook and presentations to find correct answers to challenging questions. If any questions are unanswered, this criterion scores zero. Total (max 10):

4/25/12. Mutualism. Mutualism. Dominance Hierarchy. Mutualism. Selfish Behavior Spiteful Behavior

4/25/12. Mutualism. Mutualism. Dominance Hierarchy. Mutualism. Selfish Behavior Spiteful Behavior 4/25/12 Dominance Hierarchy Shared gain of direct ﬁtness Example: Prey capture by lion pride Despo0c (a.k.a. steep) Linear (a.k.a. shallow or egalitarian) Alpha Beta Gamma Helping Behavior Delayed gain