Animal Behavior

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What is courtship behavior?

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Courtship behavior refers to the actions and displays used by animals, particularly males, to attract mates of the same species.

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What is a stimulus in the context of animal behavior?

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A stimulus is an environmental change that directly influences the activity of an organism.

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What is an innate behavior?

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Innate behavior is a behavior that is inherited and genetically hardwired, rather than learned.

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Who is entitled to a particular food among monkeys?

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The monkey who first touches it is entitled to a particular food.

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What are innate behaviors?

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Innate behaviors are genetically hardwired actions that do not require learning from parents or experience.

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What is migration in animal behavior?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or food.

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What is territorial behavior?

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Territorial behavior involves animals defending a specific area against others of the same species.

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is behavior that is acquired through experience and interaction with the environment.

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What is social behavior in animals?

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Social behavior refers to interactions among individuals of the same species, including cooperation, competition, and communication.

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What is a fixed action pattern?

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A fixed action pattern is a sequence of unlearned acts that are largely unchangeable and usually carried to completion once initiated.