5 Questions
What is ethology?
The scientific study of animal behavior under natural conditions
What is an ethogram?
A list of behaviors exhibited by a specific animal species
What does the term 'ethology' derive from?
Greek language
What is included in the second definition of 'behavior'?
Means by which an animal maintains its relationship or interacts with its environment
What is included in the third definition of 'behavior'?
Processes by which the animal senses or perceives both external and internal environment
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.
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.
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