WAEC Biology 2010 Question 57

Question 57

Behaviour

The importance of courtship in animals includes the following except

  1. A.ensuring that the female chooses the right male species.
  2. B.arousing both male and female partners.
  3. C.protection of territory.
  4. D.to coincide with the ovulation period and ensure fertilization.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (protection of territory.)

Explanation

Courtship helps choose a mate of the right species, arouses the partners and times mating with ovulation; defending territory is a different behaviour.