7.4 Patterns of Animal Behavior

Chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.

• Aggression

• Circadian Rhythm

• Courtship Behavior

• Pheromone

Is a threatening behavior that one animal uses to gain control over another.

• Pheromone

• Territory

• Aggression

• Society

Is an area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals.

• Hibernation

• Territory

• Aggression

• Migration

Activities that prepare males and females of the same species for mating.

• Pheromone

• Society

• Courtship Behavior

• Migration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Behavior cycles that occur over a period of approximately one day.

• Migration

• Circadian Rhythms

• Hibernation

• Courtship Behavior

Is the regular/seasonal journey of an animal from one place to another and sometimes back.

• Migration

• Circadian Rhythm

• Hibernation

• Cooperative Behavior

Is a state of greatly reduced body activity that occurs during the cold winter.

• Migration

• Territory

• Pheromone

• Hibernation

Animals of the same species that work together in an organized way for the benefit of the group

• Society

• Courtship Behavior

• Cyclic Behavior

• Territory

What are some ways animals communicate?

• Sounds

• Scents

• Body Movement

• They don't

What do animals compete for?

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

• Mates

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