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Flashcards on Animal Behavior
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What is animal behavior?
Animal behavior refers to the actions, reactions, and activities exhibited by animals.
What are the two main types of animal behavior?
The two main types of animal behavior are instinctive behavior and learned behavior.
Define instinctive behavior.
Instinctive behavior is innate and is inherited genetically from the animal's parents.
Give an example of instinctive behavior.
Migration in birds is an example of instinctive behavior.
Define learned behavior.
Learned behavior is acquired through experience and is not based on genetics.
Give an example of learned behavior.
Tricks performed by trained dogs are an example of learned behavior.
What is communication in animal behavior?
Communication is the transmission of information or signals between animals.
How do animals communicate?
Animals communicate through various methods such as vocalization, body language, and chemical signals.
What is aggression in animal behavior?
Aggression is behavior that is intended to cause harm or dominate others.
What are the different types of animal aggression?
The different types of animal aggression include territorial aggression, defensive aggression, and predatory aggression.
What is altruism in animal behavior?
Altruism is behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself.
Give an example of altruism in animal behavior.
Meerkats standing guard while others forage for food is an example of altruism.
What is courtship behavior in animals?
Courtship behavior is a series of actions performed by animals to attract a mate.
Give an example of courtship behavior.
Dancing displays of male peacocks to attract female peahens is an example of courtship behavior.
What is territorial behavior in animals?
Territorial behavior is when animals defend and mark their area against others of the same species.
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What are the two main types of animal behavior?
A. Instinctive behavior and innate behavior
B. Instinctive behavior and learned behavior
C. Acquired behavior and genetic behavior
D. Innate behavior and acquired behavior
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Which type of behavior is inherited genetically?
A. Instinctive behavior
B. Learned behavior
C. Acquired behavior
D. Adapted behavior
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What is the definition of communication in animal behavior?
A. The transmission of information within a species
B. The transmission of information or signals between animals
C. The actions and reactions exhibited by animals
D. The behaviors learned through experience
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Which behavior is intended to cause harm or dominate others?
A. Altruism
B. Aggression
C. Courtship behavior
D. Territorial behavior
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What type of behavior benefits others at a cost to oneself?
A. Altruism
B. Aggression
C. Courtship behavior
D. Territorial behavior
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Which behavior is a series of actions performed to attract a mate?
A. Altruism
B. Aggression
C. Courtship behavior
D. Territorial behavior
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What is the main purpose of territorial behavior?
A. Reproduction
B. Communication
C. Self-defense
D. Defending and marking an area
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Which type of behavior is acquired through experience?
A. Instinctive behavior
B. Learned behavior
C. Aggressive behavior
D. Courtship behavior
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What is the term for behavior that is innate and inherited genetically?
A. Instinctive behavior
B. Learned behavior
C. Aggressive behavior
D. Courtship behavior
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How do animals communicate?
A. Through vocalization only
B. Through body language only
C. Through chemical signals only
D. Through various methods such as vocalization, body language, and chemical signals
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