Refer to the figure showing the apparatus used to test the importance of song variation and female choice in zebra finches. Which statement about the results of the experiment is false?
A) Male zebra finches sing undirected, variable song when singing alone.
B) Female zebra finches prefer directed song.
C) Male zebra finches may incorporate variations into their song to establish individuality and influence mate choice.
D) Mated females prefer the directed song of an unknown male over that of their mate.
E) Male zebra finches sing directed, less variable song when in the presence of a female.

Question

Refer to the figure showing the apparatus used to test the importance of song variation and female choice in zebra finches.  Which statement about the results of the experiment is false?
A) Male zebra finches sing undirected, variable song when singing alone. 
B) Female zebra finches prefer directed song. 
C) Male zebra finches may incorporate variations into their song to establish individuality and influence mate choice. 
D) Mated females prefer the directed song of an unknown male over that of their mate. 
E) Male zebra finches sing directed, less variable song when in the presence of a female.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The experiment showed that mated females preferred the directed song of their mate over that of an unknown male. Therefore, statement D is false.

Refer to the Figure Showing the Apparatus Used to Test