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Which of the following best describes instinctive behavior?
Which of the following best describes instinctive behavior?
- A behavior that changes based on internal and external conditions
- A behavior that is learned through practice or experience
- A response that is inborn and performed correctly the first time (correct)
- A behavior that is acquired through observation of other animals
How does animal behavior contribute to survival?
How does animal behavior contribute to survival?
- By learning through observation of other animals
- By changing behavior based on practice or experience
- By searching for mates and building nests for young
- By looking for food and hiding from predators (correct)
What happens during fertilization?
What happens during fertilization?
- Male and female organisms engage in monogamous mating systems
- Male sperm fertilizes female egg cells to form a zygote (correct)
- Different organisms exhibit different mating behaviors
- Male sperm and female egg cells are released into the environment
Which type of mating system involves one male and one female?
Which type of mating system involves one male and one female?
What does behavior refer to in animals?
What does behavior refer to in animals?
What are examples of animal behavior mentioned in the text?
What are examples of animal behavior mentioned in the text?
Which behavior involves the regular, seasonal journey an animal makes from one place to another and back again?
Which behavior involves the regular, seasonal journey an animal makes from one place to another and back again?
What type of fertilization happens when eggs are fertilized outside the female's body?
What type of fertilization happens when eggs are fertilized outside the female's body?
Which of the following strategies involves investment of time, energy & resource in caring for offspring?
Which of the following strategies involves investment of time, energy & resource in caring for offspring?
What is the ultimate goal of communication among animals?
What is the ultimate goal of communication among animals?
What is the purpose of cooperative behavior among animals?
What is the purpose of cooperative behavior among animals?
Which type of animal behavior involves investment in protecting young from predators?
Which type of animal behavior involves investment in protecting young from predators?
In which type of fertilization do eggs develop outside the female's body?
In which type of fertilization do eggs develop outside the female's body?
What is the purpose of ultimate goal of communication using body movement among animals?
What is the purpose of ultimate goal of communication using body movement among animals?
Which animal behavior involves investment in caring for offspring until they can be independent?
Which animal behavior involves investment in caring for offspring until they can be independent?
What is the purpose of territorial display among animals?
What is the purpose of territorial display among animals?
Which type of behavior involves investing time, energy, and resources in protecting the offspring from predators?
Which type of behavior involves investing time, energy, and resources in protecting the offspring from predators?
What is the purpose of migration for animals?
What is the purpose of migration for animals?
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Instinctive Behavior
Instinctive Behavior
A response that is inborn and performed correctly the first time.
Survival benefits of animal behavior
Survival benefits of animal behavior
How animals find food and avoid danger.
Fertilization
Fertilization
The joining of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell to form a zygote.
Monogamy
Monogamy
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Animal behavior
Animal behavior
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Examples of animal behavior
Examples of animal behavior
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Migratory Behavior
Migratory Behavior
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External Fertilization
External Fertilization
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Reproductive Strategies
Reproductive Strategies
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Ultimate goal of communication
Ultimate goal of communication
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Cooperative behavior
Cooperative behavior
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Cooperative behavior: Protection
Cooperative behavior: Protection
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External fertilization
External fertilization
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Purpose of body movement communication
Purpose of body movement communication
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Parental Investment
Parental Investment
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Purpose of territorial display
Purpose of territorial display
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Cooperative behavior: Offspring protection
Cooperative behavior: Offspring protection
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Purpose of migration
Purpose of migration
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Study Notes
Instinctive Behavior
- Instinctive behavior is a pre-programmed response to a specific stimulus that is present in an individual from birth.
Animal Behavior and Survival
- Animal behavior contributes to survival by increasing the chances of finding food, avoiding predators, and reproducing.
Mating Systems
- Monogamy involves one male and one female.
Fertilization
- Fertilization is the process of fusion of gametes to form a zygote.
- External fertilization occurs when eggs are fertilized outside the female's body.
Parental Investment
- K-selected strategy involves investment of time, energy, and resources in caring for offspring.
- Parental care involves investment in protecting young from predators.
Communication Among Animals
- The ultimate goal of communication among animals is to convey information to other individuals.
- Communication using body movement conveys information to other individuals.
Cooperative Behavior
- The purpose of cooperative behavior among animals is to increase survival and reproductive success.
Migration
- Migration involves the regular, seasonal journey an animal makes from one place to another and back again.
- The purpose of migration is to find food, escape harsh weather, or breed.
Territorial Display
- Territorial display involves defending a specific area from other individuals of the same species.
- The purpose of territorial display is to establish dominance and mating opportunities.
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