Animal Reproduction and Behavior
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What is the term for a response that is inborn and that the animal performs correctly the first time?

  • Learned behavior
  • Instinct (correct)
  • Conditioned behavior
  • Adaptation
  • How does learning affect animal behavior?

  • Learning leads to changes in behavior based on practice or experience (correct)
  • Animals cannot learn new behaviors
  • Learning only affects instinctive behavior
  • It does not affect animal behavior
  • In which stage does fertilization occur?

  • Puberty stage
  • Embryonic stage
  • Adult stage (correct)
  • Newborn stage
  • What is the main purpose of an animal's mating behavior?

    <p>To reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the reaction of an organism to changes in internal conditions or the external environment?

    <p>Behavioral response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of animal behavior mentioned in the text?

    <p>Avoiding predators and looking for mates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal mating system involves one male and multiple females?

    <p>Polygyny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of communication through body movements among animals?

    <p>To attract mates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does competition among animals usually occur over?

    <p>Limited resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy refers to the investment of time, energy, and resources in caring for offspring?

    <p>Parental investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of fertilization does the sperm cell join with an egg cell externally?

    <p>External fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of animal exhibits internal fertilization?

    <p>Mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cooperative behavior among animals?

    <p>Increase chances of survival and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind animal migration?

    <p>To a region with more food &amp; resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Model it' is mentioned in which section of the homework?

    <p>Pg 220</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal group surrounds and protects young in the middle as a cooperative behavior?

    <p>Female elephant herds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the regular, seasonal journey an animal makes from one place to another and back again?

    <p>Migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does internal fertilization result in the development of fertilized eggs?

    <p>Inside the female’s body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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