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In the lecture, the speaker contends that the claim suggested in the reading passage is ridiculous. This casts doubt on the reading’s point that there are plausible explanations for the functions of deer’s Antlers. To begin with, the lecturer argues that it is unlikely that antlers serve as attracting mates. He points out that deer use other methods to attract mates, such as body posture or vocalization. In addition, some females prefer males that have small antlers rather than large ones. This is direct opposition to the reading passage’s assertion that deer use antlers to attract mates. On top of that, the speaker maintains that it is doubtful that antlers play a role in marking the territory that deer control. What this means is that deer tend to depend on scent, when they detect something. For this reason, they don’t visually warn to discourage another deer form intruding. This is contradictory to the reading’s argument that the antlers serve as marking the territory that they control. Lastly, the lecturer asserts that it is not viable that antlers help deer to defend themselves against predators. He supports his view by saying that deer tend to shed antlers during winter. If they use antlers to protect themselves, they would not shed antlers. Also, females don't use to protect their offspring. This rebuffs the reading passage’s insistence that antlers enable deer to defend themselves against predators. |