Behavioural Ecology — GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY)
Behavioural Ecology for GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY): all 3 topics, with study resources and previous year questions for each.
Topics in Behavioural Ecology
- Classical Ethology and Sensory Ecology (GATE EY) — Classical Ethology and Sensory Ecology: Proximate and ultimate explanations for behaviour; Innate and learnt behavior; Basic mechanisms (e.g., neuroethology, b…
- Foraging and Reproduction (GATE EY) — Foraging and Reproduction: Optimal foraging theory; Space use (e.g. territoriality); Mating systems; Sexual selection and sexual conflict (runaway selection, g…
- Social Behaviour (GATE EY) — Social Behaviour: Costs and benefits of group-living; Intraspecific competition (e.g. scramble and contest); Kin selection; Altruism.