Question

Organisms reproducing throughout the year are called ______ breeders e.g., ________, and those who show recurring sexual activity are called __________ breeders e.g., _________.

• A. Continuous, sparrow, seasonal, hen
• B. Seasonal, lizard, continuous, hen
• C. Continuous, man, seasonal, tiger
• D. Seasonal, hen, continuous, tiger

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Continuous, man, seasonal, tiger

Sexuality in Animals Just like plants, animals also exhibit variation in attaining sexual maturity. Some animals remain reproductively active throughout their reproductive phase; such animals are called continuous breeders, e.g., human. On the other hand, there are some animals, which become reproductively active only during favourable seasons in their reproductive phase; such animals are called seasonal breeders, e.g., dog, birds, frog, lizard, tiger, etc.

So, the correct answer is 'Continuous, man, seasonal, tiger'.