ANTHRO 128A Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Fire Hydrant
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For each ancestor, identify # of links (# reprod events that happen) Raise 1/2 to n - will always be half bc half chance of getting alle from mother/father. Proximate/casual: immediate reasoning behind action/behavior, description of what is going on i. e. birds sing in spring due to difference in hormone level developmental: connected to how organism develops i. e. birds learn songs from others around them. Phylogenetic: i. e. why certain species of birds sings is due to connection to ancestors in lineage who sang as well. Ultimate/functional: will have reproductive success/passing of genes to offspring/fitness level i. e. birds sing to attract mates offspring/fitness level i. e. birds sing to attract mates i. e. urinate on hydrant to attract mates. Rough and tumble play in male primates a. b. Proximate - boredom/want to play, incr in testosterone/energy and need release. Ultimate - practice skills to help them become alpha males later on which will result in more mates.
