12 Questions
Which behavior involves a fish guarding its eggs or fry against predators?
Guarding behavior
What is a method some fish species use to protect their eggs by placing them in specific locations?
Prolonged care
Which parental care behavior involves a fish carrying fertilized eggs or young fry in its mouth?
Mouthbrooding
What is a common feature of nest-building behaviors in certain fish species?
Constructing nests from plant matter or debris
Which parental care method involves parents continuing to protect and provide for their young even after hatching?
Prolonged care
In what way does parental care help enhance offspring survival?
Providing protection and support to offspring
What is one purpose of parental care in fishes?
To increase investment in offspring survival
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a behavior associated with parental care in fishes?
Competing for food with their offspring
What do the diverse strategies of parental care in fishes help protect eggs and fry from?
Environmental challenges
How does the evolution of parental care in fishes reflect the delicate balance?
Between costs and benefits of offspring survival
What does the introduction of parental care help highlight about fish species?
Their adaptability to their habitats
Why is parental care not universal among all fish species?
Because it depends on ecological demands
Test your knowledge on the different types of parental care exhibited by fishes, such as mouthbrooding and nest-building. Learn how parental care enhances offspring survival in various fish species.
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