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What is ethology?
What is ethology?
- The scientific study of animal behavior under natural conditions (correct)
- The study of animal behavior in controlled laboratory settings
- The study of animal behavior in relation to climate change
- The study of animal behavior in response to human interaction
What is an ethogram?
What is an ethogram?
- A list of behaviors exhibited by domestic animals only
- A list of behaviors exhibited by all animal species
- A list of behaviors exhibited by a specific animal species (correct)
- A list of behaviors exhibited by wild animals only
What does the term 'ethology' derive from?
What does the term 'ethology' derive from?
- Latin language
- Greek language (correct)
- French language
- Arabic language
What is included in the second definition of 'behavior'?
What is included in the second definition of 'behavior'?
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What is included in the third definition of 'behavior'?
What is included in the third definition of 'behavior'?
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Study Notes
Ethology
- Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, including its causes, development, function, and evolution.
Ethogram
- An ethogram is a detailed description of the behavior of a species, which is used to identify and record the different behaviors exhibited by the species.
Origin of the Term 'Ethology'
- The term 'ethology' derives from the Greek words 'ethos', meaning character or nature, and 'logos', meaning study or knowledge.
Definitions of Behavior
- The second definition of 'behavior' includes all the activities of an animal, including physiological responses, such as heart rate, as well as actions that can be observed, such as movement and feeding.
- The third definition of 'behavior' includes all the activities of an animal, including physiological responses, actions that can be observed, and also the underlying mental processes, such as thinking and feeling.
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Test your understanding of animal behavior with this quiz on animal ethology. Learn about the scientific study of animal behavior under natural conditions and expand your knowledge of ethological concepts and principles.
